Defense Litigation Associate

Overview

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

The organization is seeking an attorney to join a national litigation team handling high-stakes, complex litigation matters for clients across a broad range of industries.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse and challenging caseload with significant responsibilities from the outset.
• Collaborate with a high-performing team.

Requirements

• Must be admitted to the Louisiana Bar and in good standing.
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience, including experience with:
  • General liability
  • Product liability
  • Construction defect
  • Premises liability
  • Vehicle liability
• Experience drafting complicated opinions, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Experience conducting file analysis, taking depositions, and interviewing witnesses.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a rigorous caseload independently, efficiently handling multiple matters while maintaining high-quality work.
• Strong academics and excellent writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified in the posting.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is performance-based, with multiple opportunities to increase total compensation. In addition to competitive base salaries, attorneys may benefit from:

• Semi-annual hours-based bonuses rewarding strong billable performance
• Annual billed-and-collected bonuses providing an additional opportunity tied to business and billing results
• Discretionary annual bonuses recognizing overall contributions and performance

Benefits include:

• Top-tier healthcare with multiple medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Retirement savings and wealth management resources
• Student loan repayment program
• Backup care
• Parental and personal leave with reintegration support
• Wellness and mental health resources
• EAP
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee anniversary program

Professional development and support includes:

• Dedicated Mentor Program
• Skills development through Hinshaw University
• Trial Workshops
• Free monthly CLE programs
• Peer Recognition Program
• Flexible career tracks
• Coast-to-coast pro bono opportunities

How to Apply

Submit your resume, unofficial law school transcript, and writing sample.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.