What are the responsibilities and job description for the Offshore Energy & Marine Litigation Attorney position at Kean Miller?
Description
With over 240 attorneys and eight office locations in Texas and Louisiana, Kean Miller serves as legal counsel to the people and industries that drive the energy-belt economy. From our offices in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Houston, The Woodlands, Lake Charles, Lafayette, and Shreveport, Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local companies rely on Kean Miller for efficient legal services and practical advice, always provided in a cost-efficient manner. In the courtroom and the boardroom, Kean Miller attorneys create unique solutions, pragmatic strategies, and unparalleled value that allow our clients to perform at the highest level.
Kean Miller is seeking an Offshore Energy and Marine Litigation Attorney (Partnership Track Attorney) for our New Orleans office to join our Offshore Energy and Marine Litigation practice. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 2–3 years of litigation experience, with prior experience in offshore and maritime matters highly preferred.
Candidates should possess excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, and advocacy skills. Candidates must demonstrate both the ability and the desire to interact directly with Kean Miller’s clients and to cultivate and further develop client and referral relationships.
The successful candidate should have a track record of high achievement, a desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Candidates should be able to independently manage a caseload from inception through resolution, regularly handle court appearances and depositions, lead client communications, and provide meaningful updates. This position is based in our New Orleans office, and all candidates must be in good standing with the Louisiana State Bar.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Independently manage a caseload – from beginning to end
- Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
- Take the lead with client communication and provide meaningful updates
- Handle a variety of civil litigation cases, including those related to maritime disputes, personal injury claims, property damage, and environmental issues
- Advise clients on legal matters pertaining to complex maritime and energy related legal matters involving operations, shipping regulations, marine insurance issues and marine environmental regulations
- Represent clients in various legal proceedings, such as hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials advocating for their interests in maritime and civil litigation matters
What Kean Miller Offers
We offer a people-driven culture, meaningful work, a well-defined path to partnership, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability, dental, vision coverage and 401(k).
Kean Miller is committed to supporting and encouraging our attorneys through our mentor program as well as our robust in-house attorney development program. We provide professional development in the areas of client relationships and business development, practice skills, business and financial skills, and personal development.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume to Renee.Carughi@keanmiller.com or apply through our Careers Page on our website. All submissions are held in the strictest confidence.
Kean Miller is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or other status or activity protected by law.