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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Are you a skilled attorney looking to make a difference in the legal field? Teresa King, Esquire, LLC is seeking a Criminal Attorney to join our team in Houma, Louisiana....

REMOTE Attorney

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 45+ days ago

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

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Field-Based Behavioral Health Care Advocate in Louisiana

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 5 hours ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by...

Program Manager, Program/Project Management - Customer Advocate Team

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 hours ago

This position can be located anywhere in the United States (nationwide) Seeking a highly experienced Program Manager (PM) to plan and manage NPHS business projects. The PM will build a plan for...

Attorney 4

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: ATTORNEY: Represent a department in highly complex and high-profile litigation before trial and appellate courts and administrative tribunals....

Eviction Defense Attorney

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago

The Eviction Defense Attorney will support LaFHAC's Enforcement team as they provide eviction defense to clients....

Sales Advocate

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Alexandria, LA Position Type : Full-Time/Part-Time Salary Range : $25000.00 - $50000.00 Base+Commission/year Job Category : Store Sales Description Mobilelink - Sales...

Attorney 4

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

Job Duties: ATTORNEY: Represent a department in highly complex and high-profile litigation before trial and appellate courts and administrative tribunals....

Attorney 1

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

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Attorney 1, 2, 3, or 4, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s)....

Customer Success Advocate I

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

About Lumen** Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and...

Customer Success Advocate Sr

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 days ago

About Lumen** Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and...

Insurance Defense Attorney

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 days ago

Seeking a dynamic and highly skilled 3-5 years Insurance Defense Associate Attorney to join a growing firm....

Associate Attorney

  • Metairie, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 6 days ago

LOGS Legal Group LLP is looking to add an Associate Attorney to our Louisiana office!...

ATTORNEY 1, 2 or 3

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 7 days ago

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: As an Attorney, you will be instrumental in the following: + Litigates routine cases in trial and appellate courts and before administrative tribunals under...

Legal Specialist

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 7 days ago

Job Announcement City of Baton Rouge/Parish of EBR Job Title : LEGAL SPECIALIST Type of Vacancy : Open Competitive Job Opening No. : 2500283-1 Job Code : 2038 Work Location : CITY COURT Starting...

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
72.9%
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 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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