Associate Attorney; Orleans Office

Associate Attorney (New Orleans Office) at The Gori Law Firm

$75,000.00 – $ per year

An associate attorney is responsible for conducting depositions of fact and expert witnesses; developing, sending, and responding to discovery; effectively communicating with clients; researching and drafting motions and briefs; and generally working up an asbestos-disease case from intake to trial.

• Attorney with 2-7 years of asbestos experience
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self‑motivated and well‑organized
• Ability to problem‑solve and strategize
• Compassion for helping terminally sick clients
• Adaptable and responsive to client needs based on health status

• Case work‑up and motions
• Conduct client and witness interviews to obtain and evaluate information
• Depose witnesses and clients
• Appear in court as needed
• Assist with plaintiff’s discovery preparation
• Assist in returning and responding to client and defense counsel communication
• Gather and analyze information by examining records (Social Security, Medical, Military, Union records)
• Delegate assignments to team paralegals and legal assistants

• Licensed to practice Law in the State of Louisiana
• Must be able to pass pre‑employment background check

• Benefits package includes health, vision, dental and orthodontia insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, 401(k), continuing education, pet chum, identity theft protection
• Salary range $75,000 – $100,000 dependent on experience

Entry level

Full‑time

Law Practice