The New Orleans office of Kaufman Dolowich, an AV-rated® firm designated one of the “Best Companies to Work For” among U.S. law firms by U.S. News & World Report, is seeking an hourly/contract Litigation Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of defense litigation experience. Labor and Employment or Commercial Litigation preferred. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide. Responsibilities: Manage a litigation caseload by working cases from inception through resolution. Handle extensive discovery practice, court appearances and depositions. Communicate with clients and provide status reports. KD provides a friendly, respectful and intellectual work environment. Our attorneys consistently earn accolades for excellent lawyering and client service. We are a prominent and diverse law firm, offering growth, leadership and educational opportunities to all of our team members. Note: Remote work may be available depending on the need of the work assigned at the time. 2+ years of employment litigation and/or commercial litigation experience. JD from an ABA accredited Law School. Must be licensed to practice in Louisiana. Excellent academic credentials. Strong writing, research and communications skills . Must be organized and have the ability to work independently and collaboratively. As part of our ongoing effort to actively recruit and advance lawyers of diverse backgrounds, Kaufman Dolowich participates in Mansfield Rule Certification and is a five-time recognized law firm. The process measures whether law firms affirmatively consider diverse lawyers for promotions, senior level hiring and significant leadership roles. Kaufman Dolowich strives for a candidate pool consisting of at least 30% women, attorneys of color, and/or LGBTQ+ attorneys for all lateral partner and mid-to-senior-level associate hires. Kaufman Dolowich is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at KD without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.