Asbestos Litigation Attorney at Kean Miller LLP

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Litigation, Asbestos Litigation, Toxic-Tort Defense, Products Liability, Industrial Operations Litigation, Case Evaluation, Discovery Management, Expert Development, Motion Practice, Depositions, Trial Preparation, Corporate Client Representation, Insurer Coordination, National Coordinating Council Experience

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Description With over 240 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 downtown Baton Rouge, Bluebonnet-Baton Rouge, New Orleans, 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 an experienced Asbestos Litigation Attorney in our Baton Rouge office. Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of seven (7) years of litigation experience with a primary focus on asbestos litigation, toxic-tort defense, products liability, and industrial operations litigation. Candidates must be capable of developing and executing sophisticated litigation strategies and handling all phases of asbestos and exposure-related litigation, including case evaluation, discovery management, expert development, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation. Experience working with corporate clients, insurers, and national coordinating council is essential. The candidate should possess the following characteristics: Minimum of 7 years’ defense experience in asbestos or toxic-tort litigation Experience representing corporate defendants in occupational-exposure matters, including asbestos, chemical exposure, and product-liability claims Strong litigation background with experience in complex, multi-party and multi-district cases Experience coordinating discovery, developing experts, and managing large volumes of technical and operational evidence Ability to independently handle depositions, hearings, and motion practice, and to collaborate effectively with national counsel and sophisticated corporate clients What Kean Miller Offers We offer a people-first culture, meaningful work, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability, dental, vision coverage and 401(k). How to Apply Please submit a resume 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.

Responsibilities

The attorney will be responsible for developing and executing sophisticated litigation strategies for asbestos and exposure-related cases. This includes managing all phases of litigation such as case evaluation, discovery, expert development, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.