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....

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...

Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T2273)

  • Bossier City, LA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Bossier City, LA
  • 23 hours 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...

Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T1876)

  • Covington, LA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 23 hours 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...

Attorney 1/2/3

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

There is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) for this position as follows: Attorney 1 - $27.08/hourly or $2,166.40 bi-weekly Attorney 2 - $28.98/hourly or $2,318.40 bi-weekly Attorney 3 - $32.02/hourly or...

Attorney Supervisor

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

The Attorney Supervisor represents the Department in more complex and important negotiations and litigation before administrative tribunals, state district and appellate courts, and federal district...

Attorney Regional

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago

25-50 AttyRegARO HD Attorney-Regional OSEC ADMIN / LEGAL SERVICES Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus four years of experience as a practicing attorney....

Oil & Gas Title Attorney (Louisiana)

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 2 days ago

Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Collaborate with litigation attorneys if legal action becomes necessary....

Attorney 1-3 (Atc)

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

Please click on the links below to learn more about this position: Attorney 1 ( Attorney 2 Attorney 3 ( To view other vacancies at the Louisiana Department of Revenue, please click here (....

Attorney 4 (Temporary Job Appointment)

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

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

Regulatory Attorney

  • Metairie, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 5 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....

Bilingual Sales Advocate

  • Breaux Bridge, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Breaux Bridge, LA
  • 8 days ago

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

Customer Success Advocate I

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 8 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 II

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 8 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...

EES Financial Advocate Representative - West Jefferson

  • Marrero, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Marrero, LA
  • 8 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...

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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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
73.0%
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 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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