What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Pugh Accardo LLC?
Pugh Accardo is seeking an attorney for commercial litigation practice group in New Orleans office. The primary practice areas include commercial litigation, fidelity law, employment law and franchising law. The preferred candidate will have 1-3 years of experience of commercial litigation. Position will also involve transactional work. Any experience with franchising, drafting and/or negotiating contracts, and/or advising on regulatory compliance issues preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Draft documents and contracts
- Negotiate contracts
- Interpret regulations
Qualifications
- Strong writing skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- High academic credentials (top 25% required)
Pugh Accardo was formed in 2008 by a team of seasoned litigators who saw an opportunity to serve their existing clients in a smaller and more personalized environment. The firm represents a number of clients on a national, regional and statewide basis.
The firm prides itself on its litigation practice. Many attorneys in the firm have been involved in scores of trials and have taken cases to verdict. While most cases do not proceed to trial, and most are settled, “trial readiness” is a firm motto. If a case does go to trial, competent counsel is obviously required. Moreover, in order for a case to settle on a favorable basis, the other side must know that defense counsel is more than competent to try the case. Conversely, the absence of competent trial counsel invariably leads to higher costs.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that with greater diversity, we can be more creative and effective, bringing more varied perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, talents and interests to the practice of law and the administration of justice.
Pugh Accardo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation depends upon experience.