Product Liability Litigation Associate

Baker Donelson; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Donelson's New Orleans office seeks an associate with at least three years of complex litigation experience to join its Advocacy Department. The role features an active federal and state court practice with opportunities for client contact and mentoring.

Candidates should have strong written and oral advocacy, experience with depositions, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation; Louisiana bar license is required. Product liability experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of complex litigation experience.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Louisiana license to practice law required.

Responsibilities

• Active and diverse federal and state court litigation practice.
• Experience with depositions, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Mentoring, client contact, and handling sophisticated matters in Louisiana and beyond.

Skills

Depositions

Discovery

Motion practice

Trial preparation

Complex litigation

Job description

Overview

• The role involves an active and diverse federal and state court litigation practice.
• Specific experience with depositions, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation is sought.
• Experience with products liability litigation is preferred, and candidates with exposure to other complex commercial or tort matters are encouraged to apply.
• The position offers active mentoring, meaningful responsibility, and direct client contact.
• The associate will work on sophisticated matters in Louisiana and beyond.

Posting details

The

New Orleans

office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an associate with at least three years of

complex litigation experience

to become an integral part of our

Advocacy Department

. Academically distinguished applicants who possess excellent written and oral advocacy skills, strong analytical aptitude, and experience with depositions, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation are sought to assume responsibility in an active and diverse federal and state court litigation practice.

Experience with products liability litigation is preferred, and candidates with exposure to other complex commercial or tort matters are encouraged to apply.

We seek a bright, hardworking, and responsive attorney with sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. The associate will work closely with experienced litigators who provide active mentoring, meaningful responsibility, and direct client contact. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop litigation skills while working on sophisticated matters in Louisiana and beyond. Louisiana law license required.