Attorney Jobs in Gretna, LA

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T1451)

  • Harvey, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Harvey, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $15.00 USD per hour ALL ABOUT TARGET As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of...

Regulatory Attorney

  • Metairie, LA (8 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Metairie, LA (8 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 6 days ago

Minimum five (5) years' experience as a practicing litigation lawyer, preferably initially with an established law firm before moving to an in-house position....

EES Financial Advocate Representative - West Jefferson

  • Marrero, LA (7 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Marrero, LA (7 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 9 days ago

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for evaluating Financial Assistance application packets submitted for charity care recommendation. Accountable for performing timely follow up on patient accounts...

Attorney

  • Gretna, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Gretna, LA
  • 10 days ago

The attorney will primarily practice in the area of insurance defense in all phases of civil litigation....

General Liability Associate Attorney

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 10 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 10 days ago

While the attorneys within the firm are equipped to handle a wide variety of matters, we excel in the litigation and trial of catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex litigation cases....

Attorney in New Orleans,LA,US

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 11 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 11 days ago

This attorney will be a true litigation right hand and will perform general litigation tasks such as managing discovery, researching legal issues for the purpose of developing litigation strategies,...

Marketing and Attorney Recruiting Coordinator in New Orleans,LA,US

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 13 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 13 days ago

A mid-sized law firm is seeking a Marketing & Attorney Recruiting Coordinator to support its marketing, business development, and attorney recruiting efforts....

Attorney with environmental knowledge

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 15 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 15 days ago

Attorney with environmental knowledge (French Quarter) compensation: will depend on experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Attorney Looking for a mid-level attorney with...

Bilingual Sales Advocate

  • Harvey, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Harvey, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 15 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Marrerro, LA Position Type : Full-Time/Part-Time Salary Range : $35000.00 - $50000.00 Base+Commission/year Job Category : Store Sales Description With over 500 Cricket...

REMOTE Attorney

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 26 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 26 days ago

Review, revise, and approve agreements prepared by other attorneys. Draft memoranda seeking fiscal settlement authority....

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Marketing and Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 28 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 28 days ago

The Marketing & Attorney Recruiting Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the Firm's marketing, business development, and attorney recruiting efforts....

Insurance Defense Workers' Comp Attorney

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 28 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 28 days ago

Workers' Compensation | Insurance Defense NEW ORLEANS ATTORNEY A well-established, AV-Preeminent law firm known for providing high quality litigation is seeking an Associate Attorney with Workers' Compensation...

Public Safety Advocate

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 45+ days ago

Insight Global is seeking a Gun Violence Prevention Specialist to join a client in New Orleans, LA. The Gun Violence Prevention Specialist is responsible for identifying, researching, analyzing,...

Sales Advocate

  • Boutte, LA (20 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boutte, LA (20 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Details Job Location : Boutte, LA Position Type : Part Time Salary Range : $25,000.00 - $50,000.00 Base+Commission/year Job Category : Store Sales Description Mobilelink - Sales Advocate With...

Associate Attorney

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 60+ days ago

Candidate Requirements: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in one or more of the following practice areas: general litigation, complex litigation, toxic tort liability, or environmental liability...

Demographic Data for Gretna, LA

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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Gretna, LA

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Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Gretna, LA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.0%
Bachelor's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
7.3%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Gretna, LA
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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