Senior Commercial Litigator - Real Estate & Contracts
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Qualifications
- 10+ years of commercial litigation experience, with strong emphasis on real estate and contract litigation.
- Licensed in Louisiana or substantial experience with Louisiana law.
- Exceptional writing and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead commercial litigation matters involving contracts and disputes.
- Draft and argue motions, attend hearings, and manage discovery.
- Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate on high-stakes cases.
Skills
Job description
Pay: $150,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a highly respected Louisiana law practice known for excellence in commercial litigation and real estate law.
- Step into a strategic role handling complex, high-value commercial and real estate disputes.
- Work closely with top-rated attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers, Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, and U.S. News national rankings.
- Excellent long-term career stability with a well-established firm trusted across Louisiana for 50+ years.
- Real opportunity to lead cases, mentor junior attorneys, and influence litigation strategy.
Location
This is primarily an on-site role in New Orleans, LA, with flexible remote work as needed.
Note
Must have 10+ years of commercial litigation experience, strong real estate and contract litigation exposure, and experience with Louisiana law.
About Our Client
Our client is a premier real estate and commercial litigation law firm with a 50+ year history of excellence throughout Louisiana. They are consistently ranked among the top real estate and litigation firms in the state and are recognized nationally for their work across real estate, commercial transactions, title insurance, finance, and complex litigation. Their attorneys are highly awarded and deeply respected in both the legal community and the region.
Job Description
- Lead commercial litigation matters involving contracts, real estate disputes, business conflicts, and related commercial issues.
- Develop litigation strategy from initial assessment through trial or resolution.
- Draft and argue motions, attend hearings, conduct depositions, and manage all phases of discovery.
- Counsel clients on risk exposure, resolution strategies, and case valuation.
- Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with senior partners on high-stakes cases.
- Work closely with clients, experts, and stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of commercial litigation experience (real estate and contract litigation strongly preferred).
- Licensed in Louisiana or deep experience working with Louisiana law.
- Strong courtroom, motion practice, deposition, and trial-preparation skills.
- Ability to manage complex litigation independently and interact with sophisticated clients.
- Exceptional writing, communication, and analytical skills.
Why Youll Love Working Here
- Work with some of Louisianas most respected real estate and litigation attorneys.
- Stability and prestige the firm is highly ranked and consistently recognized for excellence.
- Collegial culture focused on collaboration, mentorship, and high-quality legal work.
- Meaningful, visible impact on major commercial and real estate matters throughout New Orleans and beyond.
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