Litigation Legal Assistant

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced litigation associate with a minimum of three years of relevant experience to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will be confident handling a wide range of litigation tasks independently and will bring strong courtroom and pretrial experience to the role. Key Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day litigation activities with minimal supervision. Conduct and defend depositions with confidence and strategic insight. Draft and argue motions in court, including dispositive and procedural motions. Handle pretrial matters including discovery, case strategy, and client communications. Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex litigation matters. Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Active bar membership in Louisiana. Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, preferably in a law firm setting. Demonstrated ability to take and defend depositions. Proven courtroom experience, including oral argument. Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines independently. Preferred Attributes: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Commitment to client service and professional growth. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and transcript to Mia Malik at View email address on click.appcast.io. The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.