Litigation Attorney-Offshore Energy and Maritime Associate

With over 235 attorneys and eight office locations in Louisiana and Texas, Kean Miller serves as legal counsel to the people and industries that drive the energy-belt economy. From our offices in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Houston, The Woodlands, Lake Charles, Lafayette, and Shreveport, Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local companies rely on Kean Miller for efficient legal services and practical advice, always provided in a cost-efficient manner. In the courtroom and the boardroom, Kean Miller attorneys create unique solutions, pragmatic strategies, and unparalleled value that allow our clients to perform at the highest level.

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. 

Job Duties and 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

What Kean Miller Offers 

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. 

Kean Miller is committed to supporting and encouraging our attorneys though our mentor program as well as our robust in-house attorney development program. We provide professional development in the areas of client relationships and business development, practice skills, business and financial skills, and personal development. 

How to Apply 

Please submit a resume, transcript and writing sample to Renee.Carughi@keanmiller.com or apply through our Careers Page on our website.

All submissions are held in the strictest confidence.

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.

About Kean Miller

Kean Miller is one of the largest and best recognized law firms in the Gulf South region and the largest law firm based in Baton Rouge. For 42 years, the Firm has been innovating and growing, revolutionizing the standards for excellence in client service, and earning numerous awards for its market-leading practices and thoughtful and creative legal representation. Mansfield certified for the sixth consecutive year, Kean Miller has been consistently named to the National Law Journal’s NLJ 500 and the Law360 Top 400 lists. The Firm is routinely recognized as a Best Place to Work by business publications in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, and Houston. The Firm’s collaborative culture, people-first approach, and devotion to quality are foundational to the Firm’s continued success, reflecting its reputation in the market.