Job Openings

With a mix of well-established attorneys and new, our mentor-ship environment is strengthening every day. Our firm hosts regular training and development seminars.

CLE, expenses for bar admissions and professional memberships are reimbursed. The starting salary will be based upon experience level.

How to Apply

To apply online, visit our website: https://mblb.com/why-mblb/careers/

For any questions, reach out to our HR Director, Linda Castanza, [email protected].

Interviews are in progress. If you are an experienced Litigation/Insurance Defense attorney with interest in our openings, please do not delay your resume submission including a writing sample and transcript.

Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, national   or   ethnic   origin,   age,   disability,   or   veteran   status.

PORTEOUS, HAINKEL & JOHNSON, LLP- LAFAYETTE OFFICE OPENING NOV. 1- SEEKING EXPERIENCED PARALEGAL Insurance defense law firm seeking someone with positive attitude and strong work ethic with a desire to work in a team atmosphere. Responsibilities will include preparing and answering discovery requests, preparing medical chronologies and expense itemizations, preparing draft pleadings, and other various tasks. Must be familiar with Microsoft Word. Pay will depend upon experience and includes a generous full-time benefits package.

Please send resumes to [email protected].

PORTEOUS, HAINKEL & JOHNSON, LLP- LAFAYETTE OFFICE OPENING NOV. 1- SEEKING EXPERIENCED LEGAL ASSISTANT Insurance defense law firm seeking someone with positive attitude and strong work ethic with a desire to work in a team atmosphere. Responsibilities will include maintaining attorneys' calendars, answering phones, transcribing dictation, assisting with preparing draft pleadings, helping coordinate discovery and depositions, assisting with billing, and other various tasks. Must be familiar with Microsoft Word. Pay will depend upon experience and includes a generous full-time benefits package.

Please send resumes to [email protected].

Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson- Lafayette Office Opening Nov. 1 - Seeking An Experienced Associate to Join Our Team Full time associate attorney position opening in Lafayette. Well established law firm, who is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture and team, is looking for associate attorneys to assist in handling of litigation including defense of hurricane/catastrophe claims, property and casualty claims, personal injury claims, insurance coverage disputes, retail/premises liability, trucking, corporate and other defense matters. Three to five years’ experience preferred. Competitive salaries commensurate with experience. Generous full-time benefit package includes 100% paid individual and family health insurance. Employee LTD, life, dental and vision offered, 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan. Our firm invests in the development and growth of its associates to help train and develop them into successful trial lawyers, as well as help them build their own practice. The position is open for possibility of hybrid work. We encourage all to apply! Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson, LLP was founded in 1928 and the firm has a long history of success representing and defending local and national businesses, municipalities and insurance companies in cases involving property and casualty, commercial, construction, transportation, insurance coverage, retail/premises liability, maritime, business litigation, labor and employment and appellate litigation.

Please send resumes to [email protected].

Judges Thibodeaux and de Mahy are seeking a full-time law clerk with experience in legal research and writing. Juris Doctorate degree required. Preference will be given to applicants with some law practice/courtroom experience.  Office is located in St. Martinville.  Please send your resume with references and a cover letter discussing your legal research experience to [email protected] before 4:00pm on October 6, 2023. Strong research and writing skills are required, as well as being proficient with Lexis.  Office hours are 8:30am-4:30pm with 35 hours per week work requirement.  Benefits include health and dental insurance, parochial retirement after one year of employment, vacation and sick leave in addition to regular court holidays/closures.

Law Office in Lafayette seeks individual with high-level administrative skills including bookkeeping, billing and general law office management as well as the ability to assist attorneys with law practice of business transactions and wills, trusts and estates. Prior legal experience preferred but not necessary, 3 years minimum work experience and 3 references required. Please send resume to [email protected] and/or [email protected].

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY (AUSA) – CIVIL: SHREVEPORT or LAFAYETTE: The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Louisiana is recruiting for a Civil AUSA. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on 9/04/2023; via USAJOBS.GOV click https://www.usajobs.gov/job/744646300. Additional information about eligibility and requirements can be found at DOJ Careers:23-WDLA-AUSA-004 website. Applicants may submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, unofficial law school transcript and specify the location in which they are interested (Shreveport or Lafayette) via USAJOBS.GOV. The closing date of this announcement is September 04, 2023. All applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST), September 04, 2023, in order to be considered. Please contact is HRS Lonnie Chaney at (318) 676-3607 or email [email protected].

Looking For:

• Law School Graduates
• Licensed Attorneys
• Family Law Experience Preferred 

Job Description:

Judge Susan Theall is seeking a full-time law clerk/ staff attorney. The duties include, but are not limited to, organizing the docket for rule days; preparing bench memorandums; drafting judgments; acting as a go between for parties and the court; legal research and writing; analyzing pleadings; and any other tasks the court may need completed. In additional to preparing the Court prior to rule days, it is the responsibility of the clerk to conduct Zoom conferences. The clerk will need to learn the e-filing systems for Lafayette, Acadia and Vermilion Parishes. Within the system, the clerk will review filings and determine if they are suitable for Judge Theall to sign.

Qualifications:

• Must have a JD from an ABA accredited law school. If admitted to practice, candidates must be in good standing with the Louisiana State Bar Association.
• Legal research, writing, and organizational skills
• Ability to convey legal concepts to attorneys and lay persons alike .
• Knowledge of family law, including evidence and procedure .
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people, including attorneys and pro se parties.
• Ability to work in an efficient, organized, and timely manner. Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently.

Hours:

Full Time, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday through Friday

Please Send Resumes to:

Stephanie Van Fleet

337-261-5125

[email protected]

Morning:

Shut down copier main power and then reboot each morning to clear system.

Make coffee and do refills frequently until 3:00.

Pick up mail at JSS post office by 10:30 AM and distribute immediately.

Pick up, complete and return copy folders/faxes for secretarial staff.

Check for Courthouse errands (check courthouse box every time you are there) or any runs around

10:30.

Deliver faxes ASAP all day long. This is a PRIORITY TASK!!

Fill print stations, copy machines, fax machines, staplers and tape dispensers before lunch daily.

Be familiar with Conference Room needs for the day and prepare accordingly (Receptionist has info).

Check downstairs mail, deliver to secretaries by 2:00 pm daily.

Afternoon:

16^th floor

Coffee Station Area

Refrigerator and drawer cooler at servery area needs to be restocked with soft drinks every afternoon (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite; always rotate to prevent out of date problems).

Check soft drink supplies every Monday and let Natalie know if we need an order.

Coffee pots and filter holders need to be emptied and washed out daily around 3:30.

One pot ofCafé Special to be made at 3:30 on 16^th floor for any atty/staff working late.

Use cleaner solution weekly (Thursday afternoon) on the pots, let it soak 10 minutes before rinsing.

Fill coffee station every day (cups, lids, stirrers, sugar packets (all types), creamer, straws).

Fill paper towel holder and place three extra under sink.

Bring all dishes down to the kitchen on 15^th floor, put in the dishwasher, run daily load/as needed.

 Conference Rooms #1-3 and 16^th floor work rooms (If used that day for a meeting)

Wipe down tables with damp cloth or paper towel only.

Push chairs to edge of tables in #1-3, not all the way under (to avoid damage to top of arms).

Close any wall partitions that were opened for the meeting.

Adjust blinds and drapes back to their standard position if moved for meeting.

Before a meeting, make sure the drink station is set up (depending on size of meeting, either inside the     conference rooms on credenza or outside the conference rooms at servery area).

Refill napkins, coasters, glasses/cups, coffee supplies and drink selection to be offered. Standard meeting setup will include a carafe of regular caffeinated coffee, water in a pitcher and canned coke, diet coke and sprite. Also, provide a bucket with ice and a scoop. Pick up any drink set-ups once meeting is finished.

Copy Room

Fill all copiers with standard paper (letter, legal and other) and fill fax machine.

Maintain adequate stock of all JW approved supplies (Notify Natalie if you notice any supplies needed)    

Deliver all errands to the clerks (federal, parish & state) by 4:15 pm.

Bring express mail and certified mail to Moss Street post office daily, no later than 4:45 pm.

Monitor email closely to ensure secretary requests are completed promptly.

Other Duties

Make sure the drink room is locked before leaving each day.

Check printers on 16^th floor; fill printers and restock all paper.

Change toner cartridges on all copiers and printers as directed by IT or Joye (Mark “used” once replaced, route back to IT, who sends back for credit).

Bring Fed Ex packages to drop box in outside garage area before 5:30 pm and drop any late mail in the box downstairs.

When leaving the floor or building to complete an errand (even if you are just going to 15), make sure Receptionist or Joye know where you are going. Also, mark the errand log with the time you leave, where you are going and the time you returned. The errand log will be posted on the counter near the entrance to the copy room.

Check Outboxes during final walk around at 4:30 daily, don’t forget to check with IT, Joye or Winter on 15^th floor as well.

Afternoon:

15^th floor

Kitchen Area

Refrigerators need to be cleaned out monthly and old food not marked with names/dates need to be thrown away.

Fill paper towel holder and place 4 extra in upper cabinets. Fill up disposable cups as well.

Load dishes in the 15^th and 16^th floor sinks into the dishwasher and run daily or as needed. IMPORTANT: Check 16^th floor for dishes every afternoon and bring to 15^th floor dishwasher. Do not wash the ice scoops in the dishwasher, it will ruin them.

Clean inside of microwaves weekly.

Other Duties

Don’t forget to include the 15^th floor in the last walk around before final mail run at 4:45.

This position will be 8:00 AM-1:00 PM daily, Monday-Friday. The position pays $15.00 hourly plus mileage for any errands in which their car is used. The candidate must have a clear driving record, current vehicle insurance and dependable transportation. There is some lifting required, but no more than 20-25 lbs. at a time. 

Please direct any serious inquiries to the email, [email protected].

Mid-sized Insurance Defense firm with growing office in downtown Lafayette has immediate opening for an attorney with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in insurance defense litigation. Qualifications: JD from an accredited law school, admitted to practice in the State of Louisiana, 5 years of experience, and excellent academic credentials. The ideal attorney candidate should be proficient at handling most aspects of a case from inception to resolution, including preparation of pleadings, motion practice, taking depositions, experience in reviewing claims files, communicating with claims professionals and clients, self-starter; professional, works well both independently and in a collaborative environment, enthusiastic with a strong work ethic, motivated, ambitious, and career oriented.

Please send resumes to [email protected].

Experienced Attorney in Lafayette - Immediate opening for an attorney with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in insurance defense litigation. Qualifications: JD from an accredited law school, admitted to practice in the State of Louisiana, five years of experience, and excellent academic credentials.  The ideal attorney candidate should be proficient at handling most aspects of a case from inception to resolution, including preparation of pleadings, motion practice, taking depositions, experience in reviewing claims files, communicating with claims professionals and clients, self-starter; professional, works well both independently and in a collaborative environment, enthusiastic with a strong work ethic, motivated, ambitious, and career oriented. 

Salary, DOE. Full compensation package. 

Please send resumes in Word to: [email protected]

Experienced Appellate Attorney in New Orleans - Looking for a candidate to fill an associate position assisting other attorneys in the firm with motions practice and to handle appeals. Candidate should have at least five or more years of experience in appellate practice and/or active motions practice in trial courts. Qualifications include demonstrated experience in drafting dispositive motions, appeal briefs, writs, and other filings, as well as a firm working knowledge of all applicable uniform and local rules of practice before the state and federal district courts and Courts of Appeal, and the Louisiana Supreme Court. Candidate should preferably have a demonstrated in drafting dispositive motions, appeal briefs, writs, and other filings, as well as a firm working knowledge of all applicable uniform and local rules of practice before the state and federal district courts and Courts of Appeal, and the Louisiana Supreme Court. Candidate should preferably have a demonstrated record of oral argument at hearings on dispositive and highly contested motions, post-trial motions, and/or oral argument on appeal.  The candidate should be admitted to practice in Louisiana and preferably before the Louisiana federal district courts and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Candidate should be able to handle both assignment work as well as full review of pleadings, transcripts, and appeal records and to take the lead in drafting dispositive motions, writs or appeal briefs. Must be able to perform this job in an independent and timely manner, or under appropriate supervision, if needed. Strong research and writing skills are required. Writing samples of appeal briefs or complex motions should demonstrate your abilities. Preference given to applicants with demonstrated experience in taking the lead on writs and appeals in state or federal courts.  

Salary, DOE. Full compensation package!

Please send resumes in Word to [email protected].

Onebane Law Firm, an established firm in Lafayette, Louisiana, is seeking a full-time attorney for their Commercial Section. 5+ years of experience in commercial and business transactions is required. The candidate must be capable of handling matters of substantial legal significance, have a J.D. from an accredited law school, excellent academic credentials, be admitted to practice in the State of Louisiana, and have strong research, writing and interpersonal skills. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Resumes may be forwarded to [email protected].

Laura L. Davenport, LLC is seeking a full-time associate attorney with a MINIMUM of 2 years’ experience. Must have a JD from an ABA accredited law school. If admitted to practice, candidates must be in good standing with the Louisiana State Bar Association. Duties include: drafting correspondence and pleadings; meeting with clients; preparing discovery and discovery responses; managing files and documents, and attending hearing officer conferences and trial. Research, writing, and organizational skills are necessary.  The applicant must be familiar with state and local rules of procedure and possess the ability to communicate and to convey legal concepts to clients. A strong work ethic with ability to work efficiently and independently in an organized and timely manner with the ability to analyze and apply law relevant to client issues, determine relevant evidence and prepare cases for trial. Wages to be discussed. All inquiries for this position will be strictly confidential. 

License/Certification:

·         Louisiana State Bar license (Required)

·         Driver's License (Required)

 

Location: 321 W. Main St., Ste. 1F; Lafayette, Louisiana 70501

Forward resume and writing sample to: [email protected]