Abogado asociado de litigios

Sudduth & Associates LLC; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Training & development

Vision insurance

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Sudduth & Associates LLC is seeking an Associate Litigation Attorney to join our firm in Louisiana. You will provide legal counsel, perform research, draft documents, and maintain files. You will attend court hearings, represent clients before magistrates, and learn from senior attorneys.

This position offers opportunities to develop in a supportive firm environment and advance your litigation career while working on diverse matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active state bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong public speaking ability and court representation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research to support cases.
• Prepare for and attend legal proceedings in court.
• Provide legal counsel with senior associates.
• Negotiate on behalf of clients and maintain detailed client records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Negotiation

Client confidentiality

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking an Associate Litigation Attorney to join our law firm. In this role, you will provide legal counsel, perform legal research, draft documents, and update and maintain files. You will be required to attend court hearings, represent clients in a public setting before magistrates, hearing officers, and Judges. You will gain experience and have the opportunity to learn from more experienced attorneys. This position is ideal for someone seeking to develop and grow in their law career.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research
• Prepare for and attend legal proceedings
• Provide legal counsel in conjunction with senior associates
• Negotiate on behalf of clients
• Maintain detailed and accurate client records

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school and the passage of the state bar exam
• Active member of the relevant state bar associate
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong public speaking skills and ability to represent clients in Court
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients