Personal Injury Litigation Attorney for Impact & Growth

Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers in New Orleans, LA seeks a Litigation Attorney who will own personal injury cases, develop litigation strategy, and advocate for clients alongside a strong team.

You’ll manage cases from filing through resolution, including discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation. Strong writer and communicator with litigation experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required.
• Licensed to practice before the Louisiana Bar.
• 3+ years of personal injury litigation experience preferred.
• Experience taking and defending depositions; drafting and arguing motions.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in case management software; Filevine experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of personal injury litigation files from suit through resolution.
• Develop and execute case strategy in collaboration with firm leadership and support staff.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation‑related documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written arguments.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, treating physicians, and experts.
• Attend hearings, status conferences, mediations, and other court appearances.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibit organization, and trial strategy development.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and settlement opportunities throughout the life of each case.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and defense counsel to maximize client outcomes.
• Communicate regularly with clients, providing meaningful updates, explaining litigation strategy, and answering questions.
• Collaborate with Litigation Legal Secretaries, Case Managers, and other attorneys to ensure cases progress efficiently.
• Identify case needs, deadlines, and potential issues before they become problems.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within Filevine and other case management systems.
• Maintain compliance with firm protocols, ethical guidelines, and applicable legal standards.
• Uphold the firm's standards of excellence in every interaction, providing exceptional hospitality and advocacy to every client.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Negotiation

Advocacy

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Louisiana Bar Admission

Tools

Filevine

Job description

Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers in New Orleans, LA seeks a Litigation Attorney who will own personal injury cases, develop litigation strategy, and advocate for clients alongside a strong team.

You’ll manage cases from filing through resolution, including discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation. Strong writer and communicator with litigation experience is essential.