Offshore Energy and Maritime Litigation Partnership Track Attorney

Kean Miller Llp • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

With over 235 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 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.

Requirements

• minimum of three (3) years litigation experience
• excellent academic credentials
• strong research, writing, communication, and advocacy skills
• demonstrate the ability and the desire to interact directly with Kean Miller's clients and to further develop client and referral relationships
• 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
• ability 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
• all candidates must be in good standing with the Louisiana State Bar

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in offshore maritime matters highly desired

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

Benefits

• 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.
• We provide professional development in the areas of client relationships and business development, practice skills, business and financial skills, and personal development.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees