Remote Associate Attorney

Salary: $90,000 - $165,000 per year A bit about us: We are a dynamic and reputable law firm dedicated to providing top-notch legal services in the field of public entity defense. We are a nationally recognized firm serving hundreds of public agencies across Louisiana and beyond, is actively seeking a skilled Workers' Compensation Attorney with strong experience in public agency defense. PPO Healthcare, vision, dental, life insurance, and AFLAC disability plans Competitive compensation with annual reviews Opportunities for career growth and partnership Structured bonus opportunities 401(k) with a match Unlimited PTO Job Details Job Details Build your career in a permanent Associate Attorney role handling complex asbestos litigation. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 5+ years of relevant experience who enjoys developing persuasive legal arguments, evaluating medical evidence, and helping clients navigate high-stakes disputes. You will work with a collaborative legal team, take meaningful ownership of cases, and contribute to litigation strategy from initial assessment through resolution. Bring your analytical judgment, advocacy skills, and attention to detail to challenging matters with real impact. Responsibilities Manage asbestos litigation matters through discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation. Draft, review, and refine briefs, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents supported by thorough research and compelling analysis. Conduct risk assessments to evaluate liability, potential exposure, case strengths, and resolution strategies. Analyze medical records, exposure histories, employment records, and expert reports to identify relevant facts and assess causation and damages. Develop case strategies in collaboration with clients, senior attorneys, medical experts, and other litigation professionals. Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, conferences, and other litigation proceedings. Coordinate discovery responses, document production, witness preparation, and expert-related work. Communicate case developments, legal risks, and strategic recommendations clearly and promptly. Qualifications Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in the applicable jurisdiction. At least 5 years of relevant attorney experience, with substantial litigation responsibility. Experience in asbestos litigation or equivalent experience in toxic tort, product liability, or other medically complex litigation. Demonstrated ability to draft persuasive briefs and conduct detailed legal research. Experience performing litigation risk assessments and translating findings into practical recommendations. Strong ability to review medical records and connect medical evidence to litigation issues. Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Message and data rates may apply. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy