Litigation Attorney at Top Tier Reps LLC – New Orleans, Louisiana

Our client, a prominent national law firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate with 2 to 5 years of experience (Class of 2020–2023) to join their New Orleans office. This is a full-time onsite role offering substantial litigation experience in a highly respected practice.

The ideal candidate will bring exceptional academic credentials, strong writing and analytical abilities, and hands-on litigation experience, including expert witness development, discovery, depositions, and motion practice.

This role offers a lock-step compensation model that increases annually, and it’s a great opportunity for a focused and motivated attorney to contribute meaningfully to complex commercial litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial litigation cases from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Participate in depositions, discovery, and expert witness preparation.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on litigation strategy and client communication.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and hearings as needed.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school
• 2 to 5 years of complex commercial litigation experience (Required)
• Active admission to the Louisiana State Bar (Required)
• Defense-side experience preferred
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Stable work history (no temp/contract backgrounds)

Salary & Benefits

• Base Salary: $165,000 (2nd year associate) to $180,000 (5th year associate), lock-step model
• Bonus Eligibility: Yes (annual performance-based bonus)
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k)
• Paid time off and professional development support