Job Description

McGlinchey Stafford is a premier business law firm with eighteen offices across twelve states and Washington, D.C. Our lawyers offer services in more than 40 practice areas through a highly integrated national platform.

Our multidisciplinary team seeks a civil litigator with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our office in New Orleans, LA. In this role, you will assist our team in maritime and insurance coverage matters and represent clients in state, federal, and appellate actions. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney to hone their litigation skills in a culture that values collaboration and hard work. Candidates must be licensed in Louisiana. A license to practice in Louisiana must be active and in good standing.

Requirements of the position:

• 3 to 5 years of prior experience in civil litigation. Maritime and/or insurance coverage experience is a plus but not required;
• A current license to practice law in the state of Louisiana must be active and in good standing;
• Experience drafting complaints, answers, motions, and other pleadings;
• Experience participating in the development of a strategy for written and deposition discovery;
• Ability to distill research into meaningful and persuasive written work product and to work meticulously to ensure the quality of work product; and
• Federal court experience is strongly preferred.

Ideal candidates will also have:

• A team mindset while assisting with preparation for trials and evidentiary hearings;
• Confidence in serving as a representative of clients and our firm while meeting and conferring with opposing counsel;
• Excellent research and analytical skills as well as clear and concise verbal and written communication skills; and
• A demonstrated dedication to client service.

All submissions will be held in strict confidence.

Salary commensurate with experience. Full benefits included.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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