Appellate Attorney
About The Position
We are a well-established insurance defense firm dedicated to providing exceptional representation to our clients in a wide range of litigation matters. Our team is known for its strategic thinking, collaborative environment, and commitment to excellence in advocacy. Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Appellate Attorney to join our growing practice. The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing abilities, demonstrated experience handling appeals, and a passion for crafting persuasive legal arguments. This role will focus on appellate work in state and federal courts, primarily in the context of insurance defense litigation. While the focus will be appellate matters in state and federal courts, the right candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to trial-level motions and other aspects of our defense practice.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Louisiana State Bar and in good standing.
- 5-10 years of experience in insurance defense litigation, including trial experience.
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
- Exceptional writing and oral advocacy skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
- Enthusiasm for handling both appellate and non-appellate matters.
Responsibilities
- Draft appellate briefs, motions, and other legal memoranda.
- Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis on complex issues.
- Present oral arguments before appellate courts as needed.
- Partner with trial attorneys to preserve issues for appeal and shape case strategy.
- Contribute to trial-level work, including dispositive motions and complex briefing.
- Stay current on developments in insurance defense and appellate practice.
Benefits
- Participation in bonus programs
- Life Insurance: We provide $50,000 coverage at no cost to the employee.
- Long-Term Disability Insurance: Also provided at no cost to the employee.
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans through BCBS
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: with an annual discretionary match
- HSA with Firm Contribution
- Dependent Care FSA
- Generous PTO allotment
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Additional Supplemental insurances are also available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
