Top-tier national employment law practice seeks an employment litigation associate for its New Orleans office. The role offers substantive, client-facing litigation work across a range of labor and employment matters for local and national employers.

Responsibilities include legal research and drafting (memoranda, motions, pleadings), managing discovery and investigations, preparing position statements and dispositive motions, attending court conferences, and counseling clients and interacting with governmental agencies and opposing counsel.

The office emphasizes collegial, team-oriented practice and professional development, with regular firm-wide attorney conferences and ongoing training, writing, publishing, and speaking opportunities.

Juris Doctor and active admission to practice (or eligibility) in Louisiana
Experience or strong interest in employment/labor litigation; prior litigation experience preferred
Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills
Comfortable with client contact and courtroom-related work
Team-oriented, professional communication and time-management skills

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