Litigation Attorney - Offshore Energy and Maritime Associate Job at Kean Miller LLP, New Orleans, LA

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  • Kean Miller LLP
  • New Orleans, LA

Job Description

With more than 220 attorneys from offices in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Shreveport, Houston, and The Woodlands, Kean Miller serves the legal needs of the people, businesses, and industries that drive the regional economy.

Kean Miller is seeking a litigation attorney (Partnership Track Attorney or Reduced Hour Staff Attorney) in our New Orleans office to join our Offshore Energy and Marine Litigation practice. Qualified candidates will possess minimum of three (3) years litigation experience. Prior experience in offshore maritime matters is highly desired.

Candidates should have excellent academic credentials, strong research, writing, communication, and advocacy skills. Candidates must demonstrate the ability and the desire to interact directly with Kean Miller’s clients and to further develop client and referral relationships.

The successful candidate should have a track record of high achievement, the desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment, and the ability to work as part of a team. Candidates should be able to independently manage a caseload from beginning to end, regularly handle court appearances and depositions, take the lead with client communication, and provide meaningful updates. This position is based in our New Orleans office, and all candidates must be in good standing with the Louisiana State Bar.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Independently manage a caseload – from beginning to end.
  • Regularly handle court appearances and depositions.
  • Take the lead with client communication and provide meaningful updates.
  • Handle a variety of civil litigation cases, including those related to maritime disputes, personal injury claims, property damage, and environmental issues.
  • Advise clients on legal matters pertaining to complex maritime and energy-related legal matters involving operations, shipping regulations, marine insurance issues, and marine environmental regulations.
  • Represent clients in various legal proceedings, such as hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials advocating for their interests in maritime and civil litigation matters.

What Kean Miller Offers

We offer a people-driven culture, meaningful work, team-based practice groups, a well-defined path to partnership, competitive salaries, and an extensive paid benefits package.

Kean Miller is committed to supporting and encouraging our attorneys through our mentor program as well as our robust in-house attorney development program. We provide professional development in the areas of client relationships and business development, practice skills, business and financial skills, and personal development.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume, transcript, and writing sample to mary.coghlan@keanmiller.com . All submissions are held in the strictest confidence.

Kean Miller is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or other status or activity protected by law.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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