Job Title: Senior Associate Attorney

Location: New Orleans LA 70163

Salary/Payrate: $110K-$140K annually), bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment:  100% Onsite

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

JD degree required: YES

Admitted to LA Bar required: YES

Minimum Billable hour: 2,000

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

This role offers the opportunity to handle complex maritime, energy, and general casualty litigation for long-standing domestic and international clients. The position is well-suited for a litigation-focused attorney seeking meaningful responsibility, courtroom exposure, and long-term growth within a collaborative, trial-driven practice.

Responsibilities include:

• Handling maritime, energy, and general casualty litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Leading motion practice, discovery strategy, depositions, and overall case management
• Appearing in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, as appropriate
• Working directly with national and international clients, including major insurers and underwriters
• Collaborating closely with experienced trial attorneys in a fast-paced team environment

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of substantial litigation experience (Maritime OR Insurance Defense)
• Strong background in motion practice, discovery management, and depositions
• Trial and courtroom experience preferred, but not required
• Experience with maritime, energy, insurance defense, or general casualty litigation is a plus
• Licensed to practice law in Louisiana
• Excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage matters independently while contributing to a team