Litigation Associate – Maritime & Energy Trial Team

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier and Eastham is a defense law firm with offices nationwide, including New Orleans. We seek highly motivated attorneys to join our trial team and advance toward partnership through mentoring, collaboration, and client-focused advocacy.

Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years in energy, maritime, or transportation sectors, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex matters and deadlines while working well in a team or independently.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in the energy, maritime, or transportation sectors.
• Strong writing, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Ability to interact with clients and colleagues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Take expert depositions and draft motions as part of trial preparation.
• Draft complex case evaluations and legal memoranda.
• Argue motions and present compelling oral advocacy.
• Communicate clearly with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Energy sector experience

Maritime experience

Legal writing

Litigation experience

Education

J.D. from ABA-approved law school

Job description

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier and Eastham is a defense law firm with offices nationwide, including New Orleans. We seek highly motivated attorneys to join our trial team and advance toward partnership through mentoring, collaboration, and client-focused advocacy.

Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years in energy, maritime, or transportation sectors, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex matters and deadlines while working well in a team or independently.