Commercial Litigation Associate

Ascendion; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible work schedule

PTO and vacation time

Job summary

A full-service law firm in Lafayette, LA is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to represent clients in complex commercial litigation. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in commercial litigation and a JD with an active bar in Louisiana. Responsibilities include managing cases, providing strategic legal advice, and collaborating with other attorneys. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $150,000, along with full benefits such as medical and dental insurance and a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• Active bar license in Louisiana.
• Strong law school credentials.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial litigation matters.
• Manage cases from inception through trial.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Excellent oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

JD + active bar in Louisiana

Law school credentials including law review

Job description

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This range is provided by Ascendion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Ascendion

We are a full-service, law firm. We deliver results-oriented counsel for corporations at all stages of the growth cycle, from the challenging demands of financial transactions and securities to the disciplines of intellectual property management.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial litigation experience
• JD + active bar in Louisiana
• Excellent law school credentials, including law review
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent oral and written communication preferred

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, business torts, and corporate governance issues
• Manage cases from inception through trial, including pre‑litigation strategy, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients, ensuring the best possible outcomes in business disputes
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions to clients

The annual salary for this position is between 110k-150k. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Full Benefits offered — Medical, Dental, etc.
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible work schedule + PTO + Vacation time

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services

Location

Lafayette, LA