A flexible, innovative, and family-oriented civil litigation firm with manageable billing expectations is looking for full-time litigation senior-level attorneys. Trial or arbitration experience is preferred.

We are looking for team players with the following skill set:

– Ability to Independently Manage Files & Lead a Team
– Willingness to follow Systems & Processes to Promote Efficient File Management
– Proactive Attitude & Approach to Case Handling
– Experience with Case Management and Billing Programs
– Experience with both State and Federal Court
– Experience taking Depositions and Arguing Motions/Appeals
– Excellent Research, Writing & Verbal Communication Skills, including the ability to Negotiate
– Must have at least 8+ years of Litigation Experience
– Attorneys who are Licensed in Louisiana and/or Mississippi are Preferred

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Health insurance and 401(k) benefits are offered with full-time employment upon eligibility.

Please answer the following questions in your response:

1. Do you have any trial or arbitration experience? If so, please explain briefly.
2. Do you have experience with deposing witnesses? If so, please explain briefly.
3. Do you have experience with arguing motions/appeals? If so, please explain briefly.
4. Do you have experience settling/negotiating cases? If so, please explain briefly.
5. Do you have experience with leading the management of case files and overseeing the assistance of paralegals and/or legal assistants?

A flexible, innovative, and family-oriented civil litigation firm with manageable billing expectations is looking for full-time litigation associate attorneys. Trial or arbitration experience is preferred, but optional.

We are looking for team players with the following skill set:

– Willingness to follow Systems & Processes to Promote Efficient File Management
– Proactive Attitude & Approach to Case Handling
– Experience with Case Management and Billing Programs
– Experience with both State and Federal Court
– Experience taking Depositions and Arguing Motions/Appeals
– Excellent Research, Writing & Verbal Communication Skills, including the ability to Negotiate
– Must have at least 3-5 years of Litigation Experience
– Attorneys who are Licensed in Louisiana and/or Mississippi are Preferred

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Health insurance and 401(k) benefits are offered with full-time employment upon eligibility.

Please answer the following questions in your response:

1. Do you have any trial or arbitration experience? If so, please explain briefly.
2. Do you have experience with deposing witnesses? If so, please explain briefly.
3. Do you have experience with arguing motions/appeals? If so, please explain briefly.
4. Do you have experience settling/negotiating cases? If so, please explain briefly.
5. Do you have experience with leading the management of case files and overseeing the assistance of paralegals and/or legal secretaries?

Position: Legal Assistant (Civil Litigation)
Flexible, innovative, and family-oriented civil litigation firm with a team atmosphere is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its team.

Qualifications:
– Must have a Minimum of 3+ years of Experience as a Legal Assistant
– A thorough Understanding of the Defense Litigation Process
– Ability to Interact and Communicate Effectively in a Business Environment
– Ability to Work Under Pressure and Handle Multiple Tasks Simultaneously and the Ability to Prioritize Tasks Accordingly
– Ability to Accurately Type a Minimum of 70 words per Minute
– Excellent Spelling, Grammar, Proofreading, Transcription, and General Clerical Skills
– Ability to Work as Part of a Team
– Ability to Take Notes and Actively Participate during Weekly Team Meetings as a Valued Member of the Team
– Ability to Coordinate Work Activities and Organize and Maintain Files
– Ability to Set Depositions, and Schedule Meetings and IME’s
– Ability to Leverage Technology Resources to Ensure the Group of Attorneys is Operating as Efficiently and Effectively as Possible
– Must be Very Organized and have Ability to keep Attorneys Organized
– Must be Proficient in Preparing and Coordinating E-Filings, Filings in State and Federal Courts, JeffNet, and Fax Filing
– Must have Knowledge of the Legal Processes to Facilitate Accurate Preparation of Client Reports, Pleadings, Orders, and Discovery
– Strong Knowledge of and Ability to Apply Office Software Applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe
– Must have the Ability to Maintain the Daily Calendar of each Attorney, including Scheduling, Coordinating, and Confirming Court Dates, Appointments, Meetings, and Travel Arrangements
– Knowledge of Law Firm Billing and Document Management Programs a Plus

ONLY EXPERIENCED LEGAL SECRETARIES SHOULD APPLY

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Health insurance, 401(k) benefits, and PTO are offered with full-time employment upon eligibility.