What are the responsibilities and job description for the First Chair Litigation Defense Attorney position at NPAworldwide?
Job Description
- Represent clients in civil defense litigation in both state and federal courts.
- Lead trial preparations and strategies as a first chair attorney.
- Mentor junior associates and manage case leadership.
- Draft various legal documents, including dispositive motions and trial briefs.
- Build and maintain relationships with national insurers.
- Engage in extensive trial work, particularly focusing on jury trials.
- Licensed to practice law in Louisiana.
- 5 years of civil defense litigation experience.
- Proven first-chair trial experience in both state and federal courts.
- Significant background in insurance litigation, including coverage disputes and bad-faith claims.
- Experience with high-exposure losses.
- A portable book of business in relevant areas such as insurance coverage, construction, commercial litigation, and maritime law.
- Exceptional writing skills, including drafting motions and coverage opinions.
- Experience in managing associates and leading case strategy.
- Willingness to work on-site in New Orleans with some work-from-home flexibility.
- Represent clients in civil defense litigation in both state and federal courts.
- Lead trial preparations and strategies as a first chair attorney.
- Mentor junior associates and manage case leadership.
- Draft various legal documents, including dispositive motions and trial briefs.
- Build and maintain relationships with national insurers.
- Engage in extensive trial work, particularly focusing on jury trials.
