Litigation Associate

Kean Miller LLP; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Kean Miller LLP in Shreveport seeks a partnership-track associate or reduced-hours attorney to join our Labor & Employment, Construction, and Commercial Litigation groups. This is a full-time position in the Shreveport office.

Candidates should have at least three years of relevant litigation experience, excellent academics, strong writing demonstrated through law review or clerkship, and a Louisiana bar license.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant litigation experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing demonstrated through law review or clerkship.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage client relationships and matters.
• Contribute to high-stakes labor, construction, and commercial litigation matters.
• Collaborate with partners and teams to develop case strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client relationship management

Strong written/verbal communication

Education

J.D. degree

Law review or clerkship writing

Job description

Full-time

Description

With over 240 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 Shreveport, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lake Charles, Lafayette, 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-effective 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 currently seeking a partnership-track associate or reduced-hours attorney to work in our Labor & Employment, Construction, and Commercial Litigation group in our Shreveport office.

At least three years of relevant litigation experience is required for consideration. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, significant writing experience demonstrated through law review or clerkship work, and strong references. Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to independently manage client relationships and matters, as well as the desire to further develop client and referral relationships. The successful candidate should have a track record of high achievement; the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment involving high-profile, high-stakes litigation; strong teamwork skills; and superior written and verbal communication abilities. A current Louisiana bar license is required.

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 and 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.