Attorney Jobs in Louisiana

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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Sales Advocate

  • Winnfield, LA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Winnfield, LA
  • 2 hours ago

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

Attorney 1-3

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 hours ago

Special Entrance Rates have been established for the following Attorney job titles: Attorney 1 $ 27.08 hourly (AS-617) Attorney 2 $ 28.98 hourly (AS-618) Attorney 3 $ 32.02 hourly ( AS-620) The referenced...

Attorney 1, 2 or 3

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 hours ago

and processing of surety bond and indemnity agreements; Prepares legislation and monitors bills during the legislative session relative to Office programs; Represents the Office of Conservation in litigation...

Attorney 1/2/3

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 hours ago

The Attorney 2 (AS-618) has a starting rate of: $28.98/hourly; $2,318.40 biweekly. The Attorney 3 (AS-620) has a starting rate of: $32.02/hourly; $2,561.60 biweekly....

Attorney 1,2,3

  • Monroe, LA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 6 hours ago

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Attorney 1,2,3 in Monroe , Louisiana Attorney 1,2,3 Print ( Apply Attorney 1,2,3 Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Monroe, LA Job Type Classified...

EES Financial Advocate Representative

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 11 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 11 hours ago

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

Bilingual Sales Advocate

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location : New Orleans, LA Position Type : Full-Time/Part-Time Salary Range : $25,000.00 - $50,000.00 Base+Commission/year Job Category : Store Sales Description...

Associate Attorney

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 days ago

Trial preparation and support. Maintain accurate time records....

Partnership Track Tax Associate

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days ago

Kean Miller is committed to supporting and encouraging our attorneys though our mentor program as well as our robust in-house attorney development program....

Attorney 1,2,3,4

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 days ago

This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as a Attorney 1 (AS-617), Attorney 2 (AS-618), Attorney 3 (AS-620) or Attorney 4 (AS-621) depending on...

Customer Success Advocate II

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 5 days ago

Lumen Customer Success Advocate II in Baton Rouge , Louisiana About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely,...

Claims Adjuster Specialist - Attorney Represented Injury share to twitter share to facebook share to linkedin As a claims adjuster specialist, you'll play a critical role managing attorney represented...

Secretary for an Attorney

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 days ago

for a secretary for a very nice attorney....

Senior Manager, Provider Advocate & Project Team

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago

CVS Health Senior Manager, Provider Advocate & Project Team in Baton Rouge , Louisiana At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with...

Legal Services - New Law - Senior Associate

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism TRS Consulting Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and...

Demographic Data for Louisiana

Moving to Louisiana? Find some basic demographic data about Louisiana below.


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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Louisiana

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Louisiana offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.3%
Bachelor's Degree
12.7%
Master's Degree
7.2%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
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 Louisiana
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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