Litigation Associate — Civil Defense, Louisiana

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 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.