Litigation Associate (Baton Rouge)

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 apply.placed-app.com.

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.