Senior Associate Attorney- 3541507
1 month ago
New Orleans
Job Description Job Title: Senior Associate Attorney Location: New Orleans LA 70163 Salary/Payrate: $110K-$140K annually), bonus and AWESOME benefits!!! Work Environment: 100% Onsite Term: Permanent / Fulltime JD degree required: YES Admitted to LA Bar required: YES Minimum Billable hour: 2,000 Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired JOB DESCRIPTION This role offers the opportunity to handle complex maritime, energy, and general casualty litigation for long-standing domestic and international clients. The position is well-suited for a litigation-focused attorney seeking meaningful responsibility, courtroom exposure, and long-term growth within a collaborative, trial-driven practice. Responsibilities include: • Handling maritime, energy, and general casualty litigation matters from inception through resolution, • Leading motion practice, discovery strategy, depositions, and overall case management, • Appearing in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, as appropriate, • Working directly with national and international clients, including major insurers and underwriters, • Collaborating closely with experienced trial attorneys in a fast-paced team environment Qualifications: • 5+ years of substantial litigation experience (Maritime OR Insurance Defense), • Strong background in motion practice, discovery management, and depositions, • Trial and courtroom experience preferred, but not required, • Experience with maritime, energy, insurance defense, or general casualty litigation is a plus, • Licensed to practice law in Louisiana, • Excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills, • Ability to manage matters independently while contributing to a team