Position: Attorney (Civil Litigation)
A flexible, innovative, and family-oriented civil litigation firm, with manageable billing expectations, is looking for associate and senior-level attorneys for a litigation practice. Trial or arbitration experience is preferred, but optional for associate candidates. We are looking for team players with the following skill set:
- Ability to Independently Manage Files & Lead a Team (Senior Attorneys)
- Willingness to follow Systems & Processes to Promote Efficient File Management
- Proactive Attitude & Approach to Case Handling
- Experience with Case Management Programs
- Experience with both State and Federal Court
- Excellent Research, Writing & Verbal Communication Skills, including the ability to Negotiate
- Associates must have at least 3-5 years of litigation experience
- Senior-level attorneys must have 8+ years of litigation experience
- Attorneys who are licensed in Louisiana and/or Mississippi are preferred
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Health insurance and 401(k) benefits are offered with full-time employment upon eligibility.
Please answer the following questions in your response:
1. Do you have any trial or arbitration experience? If so, please explain briefly.
2. Do you have experience with deposing witnesses? If so, please explain briefly.
3. Do you have experience with arguing motions/appeals? If so, please explain briefly.
4. Do you have experience settling/negotiating cases? If so, please explain briefly.
5. Do you have experience with leading the management of case files and overseeing the assistance of paralegals and/or secretaries?
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Work Location: In person