General Liability Associate Attorney

Location: New Orleans, LA 70130

Job Type: Full-Time | Hybrid

Overview:

Our client, a prominent national law firm, is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney to join their General Liability Practice in New Orleans. This AmLaw 100 firm is known for delivering exceptional legal services across various practice areas. The General Liability team handles high-exposure cases, including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex litigation, for both insured and self-insured clients.

The ideal candidate is a skilled litigator with 2–7 years of experience in insurance defense or related litigation, demonstrating expertise in case management, motion practice, and discovery, as well as conducting hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.

Compensation and Benefits:

The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Bonus opportunities for meeting billable requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle all phases of insurance defense litigation
• Conduct hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials
• Prepare and manage motions, discovery, and case strategy

Requirements:

• Admission to the Louisiana Bar
• 2–7 years of experience in litigation, preferably insurance defense
• Strong research and writing skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases
• Proven ability to manage high-stakes, complex litigation

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply!