Offshore Energy & Marine Litigation Associate

Scion Legal Staffing; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partnership-track

Competitive compensation

Bonus opportunities

Client exposure

Collaborative team

Job summary

Scion Legal Staffing seeks an Offshore Energy & Marine Litigation Associate in New Orleans, LA. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of litigation experience and seek to build a sophisticated maritime and energy practice within a collaborative, high-performing team.

This partnership-track role offers competitive compensation, multiple bonus opportunities, meaningful client exposure, and a 1,900-hour annual billable requirement.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of substantive litigation experience.
• Active membership in good standing with the Louisiana State Bar.
• Strong academic credentials and a proven record of achievement.

Responsibilities

• Independently managing a litigation caseload from inception to resolution.
• Representing offshore energy, maritime, and complex civil litigation matters.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client interaction

Team collaboration

Education

Louisiana State Bar admission

Job description

Offshore Energy & Marine Litigation Associate

Location: New Orleans, LA | Partnership Track

Scion Legal is seeking a talented Offshore Energy & Marine Litigation Associate to join our client, a respected, established law firm in New Orleans, Louisiana. This exciting opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 2–4 years of litigation experience who is looking to build a sophisticated maritime and energy litigation practice while gaining meaningful client exposure, handling complex matters, and advancing toward partnership within a collaborative, high-performing legal team.

What We Offer:

• Partnership-track opportunity with a clear focus on long-term professional growth and career advancement.
• Competitive compensation based on experience, academic background, and graduation year.
• Multiple bonus opportunities, including production, collections-based billing, and business origination incentives.
• Exposure to sophisticated maritime, offshore energy, and complex commercial litigation involving significant legal and business issues.
• Meaningful client interaction and opportunities to develop lasting professional relationships and business development skills.
• A collaborative environment working alongside experienced attorneys representing sophisticated clients.
• 1,900-hour annual billable requirement for partnership-track associates, with opportunities to develop a rewarding, long-term practice.

If You Have:

• 2–4 years of substantive litigation experience, preferably involving offshore energy, maritime law, or complex civil litigation.
• Active membership in good standing with the Louisiana State Bar.
• Strong academic credentials and a demonstrated record of professional achievement.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience managing litigation matters, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and court proceedings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to interact directly with clients.
• A collaborative, proactive approach and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced litigation practice.

You Will Be:

• Independently managing a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, with appropriate support from experienced attorneys.
• Representing clients in offshore energy, maritime, and complex civil litigation matters.
• Developing case strategies, evaluating legal issues, and advising clients on litigation risks and potential resolutions.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other substantive legal documents.
• Conducting and defending depositions and managing all phases of discovery.
• Appearing in court and participating in hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Preparing cases for trial, including witness preparation, evidence review, and development of trial strategy.
• Communicating directly with clients, providing case updates, and building strong professional relationships.
• Collaborating with colleagues on complex, high-stakes litigation matters.
• Participating in business development initiatives and cultivating opportunities for long‑term practice growth.

Application Requirements:

Candidates must submit a resume, law school transcript(s), and legal writing sample for consideration.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction‑based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non‑biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.