Attorney needed for Gretna office

Job Overview:
A well-established AV-rated law firm in the Greater New Orleans area is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join its civil litigation team in Gretna, Louisiana. The selected candidate will focus on insurance defense litigation and insurance coverage matters, including providing written opinions to insurer clients. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in all phases of litigation within a collegial and professional work environment. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Location:

• Gretna, Louisiana

Duties:

• Represent clients in all phases of civil litigation with an emphasis on insurance defense

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence

• Prepare and deliver legal opinions on insurance coverage issues

• Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials

• Manage caseload independently while coordinating with supervising attorneys and staff

• Conduct legal research and write memoranda, reports, and case analyses

• Communicate with clients, insurance representatives, and opposing counsel

Requirements:

• Experience handling civil litigation matters preferred

• Knowledge of insurance defense litigation practices

• Prior experience preparing insurance coverage opinions is strongly preferred

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a legal team

• Strong legal research and analytical capabilities

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications:

• Licensed and in good standing with the Louisiana State Bar

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong time management and organizational abilities

• Proficient in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite

• Capable of managing multiple cases under tight deadlines

• Strong attention to detail and professional judgment

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance coverage

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Retirement plan

• Supportive and professional office environment

This Louisiana-based full-service law firm provides a wide range of legal services to insurance, business, and individual clients. The firm's major practice areas include administrative law, medical malpractice, environmental law, insurance defense and coverage, funeral and cemetery law, wills and estates, workers' compensation, and administrative law. The firm has been serving clients throughout the state for more than 40 years. Its offices are located in Gretna and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.