What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation (Federal Court) position at Raburn Kaufman LLC?
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented associate attorney to join our law firm. The successful candidate will practice in federal court and will focus their practice primarily on drafting briefs, responses, and discovery. The ideal candidate will possess strong research and writing skills, experience with legal drafting, and familiarity with legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive legal research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and other resources to support case development and strategy.
- Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and memoranda, with precision and clarity.
- Assist in preparing for hearings, trials, negotiations, and depositions.
- Support partners in managing client files and maintaining organized case documentation within the law office management system.
- Review case files to access client damages, legal theories, and what discovery should be drafted.
- Oversee the litigation calendar.
- Stay current on legal developments relevant to practice areas through ongoing research and professional development activities.
Experience
- One or more years of civil litigation experience in private practice.
- Demonstrated knowledge of litigation practice. We are looking for an associate that enjoys research and writing. The candidate must have excellent writing skills.
- Proficiency with legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw is highly desirable.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to produce clear and concise legal documents.
- Experience with drafting discovery is required.
- A valid license to practice law in Louisiana. Licenses in other states will be considered.
- The ability to analyze complex legal issues effectively.
- This role provides an engaging environment for aspiring attorneys committed to delivering exceptional legal services and wanting to learn a new area of the law.
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000