Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an experienced litigation attorney for our Lafayette, Louisiana office. The role emphasizes handling a sophisticated general liability defense docket with direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility.

A JD and LA license are required, with a track record of managing complex files and developing litigation strategies. The position offers a collaborative, team-driven environment and opportunities for professional development in a well-established practice group

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of general liability defense matters, including commercial litigation and transportation liability.
• Handle premises liability, medical and professional liability, and construction defect cases.
• Engage in insurance coverage and related business disputes.
• Develop and implement practical litigation strategies tailored to client goals.
• Conduct depositions, hearings, and motion practice.
• Communicate effectively with clients and collaborate with experienced trial lawyers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced litigation attorney with over five years of experience to join their Lafayette, Louisiana office. This role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to work on a sophisticated and varied general liability defense docket.

Duties

• Manage a broad range of general liability defense matters, including commercial litigation and transportation liability.
• Handle premises liability, medical and professional liability, and construction defect cases.
• Engage in insurance coverage and related business disputes.
• Develop and implement practical litigation strategies tailored to client goals.
• Conduct depositions, hearings, and motion practice.
• Communicate effectively with clients and collaborate with experienced trial lawyers.

Requirements

• Over five years of litigation experience.
• Proven ability to manage files and develop litigation strategies.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-driven environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Louisiana.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.