Litigation Associate

Litchfield Cavo LLP; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Litchfield Cavo LLP in the New Orleans area seeks an Associate Attorney with 0-3 years of experience, licensed in Louisiana. The role focuses on defense litigation for nationwide clients, handling property claims, personal injury, premise liability, and workers' comp.

The candidate will contribute to a forward-thinking firm with opportunities for professional growth. You will draft pleadings, manage discovery, depose witnesses, and interact with clients and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience as an associate attorney.
• Licensed to practice in Louisiana; admissions to other jurisdictions a plus.
• Defense litigation focus: property claims, personal injury, premise liability, workers' comp.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and handle pleadings, motions, orders, and legal memoranda.
• Draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions.
• Conduct legal research competently and with proficiency.
• Prepare and take depositions of parties and experts.
• Review client documents, draft case evaluations, and status report correspondence.
• Assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances.
• Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues, and staff.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

MS Office

Tools

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Job description

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a vibrant and growing nation-wide litigation defense law firm that strives to provide its employees with opportunities and a supportive environment in which to develop and advance. While growing from 16 attorneys in 2 offices to 250 attorneys in 25 offices across the country, Litchfield Cavo has maintained its commitment to excellence in both the attorneys and staff it attracts and the services it delivers. We provide all of our employees the tools they need to feel confident when contributing ideas, asking questions, and performing at the highest level.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a collegial and supportive work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.

OPPORTUNITY | Associate Attorney

Our New Orleans area office seeks a well-rounded and highly motivated, diligent Associate Attorney with 0-3 years of experience. Must be licensed to practice Louisiana courts. Admissions to additional jurisdictions are a plus. Associates will handle defense litigation matters involving property claims, personal injury, premise liability, and workers' comp. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of civil litigation matters for nationwide clients with a forward-thinking firm. Submission of transcripts and writing sample solely authored by the candidate is required with resume to be considered for this position. Recently licensed attorneys are strongly encouraged to apply.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with the following:

• proactively work independently and as part of a team;
• demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills;
• ability to move from case to case;
• knowledge of court procedures; and,
• proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and navigating the internet.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include handling a variety different cases. The following are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner:

• draft, prepare, and handle pleadings, motions, orders, and legal memoranda;
• draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions;
• conduct legal research competently and with proficiency;
• prepare and take depositions of parties and experts;
• review client documents, draft case evaluations, and status report correspondence;
• assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances; and,
• interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues, and staff.

Our Firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.

Litchfield Cavo LLP is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.