Casualty and Mass Tort Litigation Partnership Track Associate

Paylocity; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Life insurance

Disability

Dental

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Kean Miller seeks a lateral/experienced associate for its Casualty and Mass Tort Litigation Practice Group in Baton Rouge or Houston. The candidate should have a minimum of five years in general litigation, with strong deposition, motions, and discovery skills.

Ability to manage cases end-to-end and communicate effectively with clients is essential. Applicants must be in good standing with the TX and LA State Bars and be prepared to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment alongside

Qualifications

• Minimum five years general litigation experience.
• Experience taking depositions, drafting motions, and responding to discovery.
• Ability to manage a caseload from start to finish and handle client communication.

Responsibilities

• Work with partners on all phases of litigation.
• Engage in rapid response investigations, case reporting, discovery, and depositions.
• Prepare for trial and provide updates to clients and referral sources.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition skills

Motions & discovery

Research & writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Case management

Job description

With 239 attorneys and eight office locations in Louisiana and Texas, Kean Miller serves as legal counsel to the people and industries that drive the energy-belt economy. From our offices in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Houston, and The Woodlands, Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local companies rely on Kean Miller for efficient legal services and practical advice, always provided in a cost-efficient manner. In the courtroom and the boardroom, Kean Miller attorneys create unique solutions, pragmatic strategies, and unparalleled value that allow our clients to perform at the highest level.

Kean Miller is seeking a Lateral/Experienced Associate in our Baton Rouge or Houston office to join our Casualty and Mass Tort Litigation Practice Group.

Qualified candidates will possess minimum five (5) years general litigation experience. Extensive experience in taking depositions, writing motions, and responding to discovery are highly desired. Our associates work hand in hand with partners on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations, case reporting, discovery, and depositions, through trial preparation.

Candidates should have excellent academic credentials, strong research, writing, communication, and advocacy skills. Candidates must demonstrate the ability and the desire to interact directly with Kean Miller's clients and to further develop client and referral relationships. Candidates should be able to independently manage a caseload from beginning to end, regularly handle court appearances and depositions, take the lead with client communication, and provide meaningful updates.

The successful candidate should have a track record of high achievement, the desire to work in a fast-paced challenging environment and the ability to work as part of a team. This position is based in our Baton Rouge or Houston office and all candidates must be in good standing with the TX and LA State Bar.

What Kean Miller Offers

We offer a people-first culture, meaningful work, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefits package that includes

• health
• life
• disability
• dental
• vision coverage
• 401(k)

Kean Miller is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or other status or activity protected by law.