Associate Attorney

Ascendion; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Flexible work schedule

PTO

Vacation time

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking an Associate Attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a minimum of 1 year of experience in legal practice. The role requires a Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice law in Louisiana. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, drafting legal documents, and handling depositions. The position offers a competitive salary of $110k-$140k, along with a full benefits package including medical, dental, flexible work schedule, PTO, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience handling legal cases.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload from initial evaluation to final resolution.
• Conduct legal and factual research.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings and motions.
• Handle depositions and prepare witnesses.

Skills

Experience in legal documentation

Deposition experience

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Overview

We are working with an award-winning law firm, looking for an Associate Attorney to join their team. They are seeking someone who has 1+ years of experience.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience
• 1+ years of deposition experience
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in Louisiana

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of cases, from initial claim evaluation to final resolution.
• Conduct thorough legal and factual research, and develop effective defense strategies for clients.
• Draft various legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and briefs to support defense strategies.
• Handle written discovery, take and defend depositions, and prepare witnesses for these proceedings

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary for this position is between 110k-140k. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Full Benefits offered - Medical, Dental, etc. Flexible work schedule + PTO + Vacation time