Attorney Jobs in Central, LA

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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Senior Legal Specialist

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Announcement City of Baton Rouge/Parish of EBR Job Title : SENIOR LEGAL SPECIALIST Type of Vacancy : Open Competitive Conditional Job Opening No. : 2500145-2 Job Code : 2040 Work Location :...

Corporate Securities Contract Attorney

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 5 days ago

Beacon Hill's client, a global law firm, is seeking a securities lawyer with 6+ years of experience managing structured securities offerings for their client's Investment Funds Group. Interested...

Client Advocate I (Meritain Health)

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 6 days ago

Client Advocate I (Meritain Health) CVS Health - 3.2 Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time $43,888 - $102,081 a year 1 day ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance Flexible...

Pharmacy Patient Advocate-Specialty Pharmacy - Baton Rouge - Full Time, Days

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 7 days ago

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned,...

Real Estate Attorney - Remote (WA-Based)

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 9 days ago

Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a top Am Law 50 firm seeking a real estate attorney to assist with ongoing development-related matters....

Real Estate Finance Attorney

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 9 days ago

Beacon Hill's client, a top Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a real estate finance attorney to work on a team that represents servicers in a broad range of commercial mortgage-backed securities transactions...

Contract Attorneys for Document Review

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 13 days ago

Beacon Hill Legal seeks US barred attorneys in the Oklahoma market to join our remote review teams. We have a number of large reviews in the pipeline looking to kick off during April....

Remote Work

Associates Partnership Track Tax Associate

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 13 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....

Prosecutor 1 (5231286)

  • Central, LA
  • 16 days ago
  • Central, LA
  • 16 days ago

Previous litigation experience will be taken into account regarding remuneration and Prosecutor Grade. If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system....

Attorney 4

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 21 days ago

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

Research Analyst- Family Health Advocate

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 22 days ago

Sharecare Research Analyst- Family Health Advocate in Baton Rouge , Louisiana Job Description: Job Summary: The role of the Family Health Advocate-Research Analyst is an exciting and integral role...

Financial Services Associate Attorney All Offices (Charlotte or Raleigh, NC preferred) (#790)

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 24 days ago

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a mid-level associate attorney with four or more years of debt finance experience to join its thriving Financial Services Transaction practice...

Insurance Defense Attorney

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

litigation in Louisiana....

Contracts Attorney

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 26 days ago

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a Contracts Attorney for a fully remote, contract position with our client in Atlanta, GA. This is a full-time role with a flexible schedule....

Remote Work

Intellectual Property Counsel

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 27 days ago

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced attorney to join our legal team....

Demographic Data for Central, LA

Moving to Central, LA? Find some basic demographic data about Central, LA below.


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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Central, LA

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

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Central, LA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.2%
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 Central, LA
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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