What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney - New Orleans (#812) position at Baker Donelson?
About the Role
The New Orleans office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a litigation associate with at least three years of experience to join our Logistics, Energy, and Manufacturing Litigation Group. A background in energy and environmental litigation is strongly preferred, and experience in business and complex tort matters, products liability, and handling insurance coverage disputes will be considered a significant plus.
Responsibilities
- Looking for academically strong candidates who possess excellent writing and analytical skills.
- Practical experience with depositions, discovery, and motion practice.
- Detail-oriented and exercise sound judgment.
- Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility in an active and varied federal and state court practice.
- Cases that extend on a national scale.
Qualifications
- Applicants must already be admitted to the Louisiana Bar.
Required Skills
- Excellent writing and analytical skills.
- Practical experience with depositions, discovery, and motion practice.
- Detail-oriented and sound judgment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Skills
- Background in energy and environmental litigation.
- Experience in business and complex tort matters.
- Products liability experience.
- Handling insurance coverage disputes.