Commercial Litigation Attorney

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a leading national firm, seeks an attorney to join its New Orleans office, supporting the Consumer Financial Services and Commercial Litigation practice groups.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in career growth. Our firm is dedicated to your professional development, providing comprehensive training, mentorship, and support to help you succeed and advance within the firm. You will be entrusted with a diverse and challenging caseload, taking on significant responsibilities from the start.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle all aspects of commercial litigation, including foreclosures, case strategy, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and legal briefs.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex commercial disputes.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Advise clients on risk assessment and litigation strategies.
• Assist with negotiating and drafting agreements to resolve distressed loan products.
• Collaborate with colleagues on a wide variety of commercial matters, including real estate, auto, and specialty finance, when applicable.

Position Requirements:

• Must be admitted to the Louisiana and in good standing
• The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in commercial litigation, with additional experience in consumer financial services litigation and/or commercial litigation considered a plus.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience with commercial loan products and loan servicing is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a tight-knit group offering a high level of responsibility in an exciting and growing practice area.

We value work-life balance and offer hybrid work arrangements, allowing you to work from both the office and remotely.

Only candidates contacted for an interview will receive a response. As an EOE/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant?s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Kindly note: Direct applicants only. This position is not accepting recruiter candidates.