New Orleans

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an opening for a Litigation Legal Support Coordinator in its New Orleans office. Ideal candidate will have a high level of legal experience and administrative experience, exceptional communication and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively within a group or independently. Candidate should be proficient in MS Word (high priority), Outlook and Excel and type a minimum of 65 words per minute with high accuracy. The candidate should be detail oriented, a self-starter with excellent problem solving skills and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining calendars with litigation dates and deadlines, as well as other necessary dates;
• Prioritizing and executing tasks quickly and accurately;
• Formatting and setting up documents, including pleadings, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents;
• Preparing shell documents for attorneys in relation to discovery, orders, motions, trials and other proceedings;
• Filing litigation documents with state and federal courts – knowledge of electronic filing is required;
• Handling a high volume of proofreading;
• Updating and maintaining files, physical and electronic;
• Time entry, Processing client bills, conducting client conflict checks, transcribing dictation;
• Reviewing vendor invoices and processing for payment;
• Assisting attorneys and paralegals in preparation for hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trials.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume.   After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

The New Orleans office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a litigation attorney with two or more years of litigation experience, ideally tort litigation and insurance defense, for a non-shareholder track position. Academically distinguished applicants who have excellent written and oral advocacy skills, exceptional research and writing skills, and experience drafting and arguing motions; taking and defending depositions; evaluating, interviewing, and deposing experts; and running files autonomously are sought to assume responsibility in an active litigation practice. Trial experience in state and federal court is preferred. Louisiana law license required. For consideration, please click here. Please include your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript with your application.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC, a law firm with over 650 attorneys throughout the United States, has an employment opportunity for an Office Administrator in our New Orleans office. The position will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative operations of our New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Mandeville offices.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• General management of each of the above listed offices, including tactical planning and maintaining the highest standards of service and quality.
• Office financial management, including planning, budgeting, accounts receivable and other financial functions, in coordination with the Firm Finance Department.
• Management of Human Resources functions, including recruitment, maintenance of staffing plans and acceptable staffing ratios.
• Facilities Management: including space planning/design, and facilitation of all office functions and services.
• Coordination with Firm IT department on systems management.
• Coordination with the Firm Marketing Department on office specific marketing and PR functions.
• Physical presence in the office is an essential duty of this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Team building and engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and employees using management skills.
• Must have the ability to uncover, understand, analyze and resolve problems.
• Must have the ability to interact professionally with members of the firm’s management team, the Office Managing Shareholder, attorneys, paralegals, administrative personnel and staff.
• Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and strain when managing multiple projects and requests. A law office is a “demanding” environment in which client needs often dictate immediate problem resolution and resources.
• Must show initiative, be proactive and maintain standards of service and quality as set out above.
• Work occasionally requires irregular hours and/or more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential functions of the position.

A minimum of five years' service in a supervisory position in the Professional Services Industry and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or other related field is preferred. 

We offer competitive compensation and benefits in a challenging and rewarding working environment.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes will only be accepted for the job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process. We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for an Executive Coordinator for the Client Solutions Group. This position may be based at any office location within the Firm's footprint.

Our Firm

With a 130-year legacy, Baker Donelson offers highly qualified professionals the opportunity to join a collaborative, client-focused firm that is committed to delivering exceptional results across a broad spectrum of legal and policy matters. Our more than 700 attorneys and public policy advisors, connected across 20+ offices and 30 practice areas, provide seamless, knowledgeable guidance to clients of all sectors and sizes – from Fortune 50 corporations and international conglomerates to regional start-ups. At Baker Donelson, we prioritize a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses, enabling us to anticipate needs and serve as trusted business partners. Our culture is defined by a commitment to inclusion and innovation, supported by advanced technology and comprehensive professional development. Join us and become part of a dynamic environment where your skills and perspectives are valued, and where you can make a meaningful impact on clients’ successes and your own professional growth.

The Client Solutions Group

This position is in Baker Donelson’s Client Solutions Group. The Client Solutions Group is a close-knit collective of lawyers, technologists, and consultants who work side by side to reinvent how legal services are delivered. Built on more than two decades of industry-defining firsts—from proprietary project-management tools to AI-driven drafting and diligence—we relentlessly pursue fresh ideas that translate into measurable data-driven client value. As part of our team, you will collaborate with nationally recognized subject matter experts in technology, data analytics, pricing, project management, artificial intelligence, process improvement, knowledge management, and legal operations to design bespoke solutions for leading corporate legal departments, while building direct relationships with outside client teams and engaging with the attorneys leading internal client teams, Firm leadership, and other business services departments across the Firm. We nurture a culture that prizes curiosity, celebrates every voice, and accelerates professional growth, ensuring your innovations receive the spotlight they deserve. If you are ready to shape the next chapter of legal service delivery, we invite you to join us and transform possibility into practice.

Position

As the CSG Executive Coordinator, you will work closely with the Chief Client Solutions Officer and Senior Director of Client Solutions and Innovation. The CSG Executive Coordinator proactively filters and attends to the daily operations functions of the CSG leadership team so that they can focus on building, maintaining, and servicing solutions for internal and external clients. This role serves as a consultant for the leadership team, connecting departments, projects, and critical business information to the Chief and Senior Director, ensuring meetings and materials are efficient and effective, and serving as a trusted advisor to help deliver against the priorities of the CSG and internal and external clients.

Key Responsibilities. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Team and Meeting Operations.
  • Oversee select calendars and coordinate meetings, teleconferences, travel, and accommodations.
  • Triage and redirect incoming requests, prioritizing time, and ensuring focus on sensitive items.
  • Attend key meetings as needed and provide summaries, action items, and take aways.
  • Prepare, process, and follow-through with invoices, expense reports, and related financial documentation through Chrome River or other similar systems.
• Strategic Execution and Operational Efficiency
  • Maintain CSG strategic calendar and operational documents, including guidelines and checklists.
  • Maintain strategic planning matrices, including assembling reports and updates tracking progress against the same, and communicating with team to ensure effective updates and follow-through.
  • Support and, as appropriate, independently oversee special projects and requests leveraging an understanding of law firm business services, including liaising with personnel responsible for pricing and financial terms, billing and timekeeping, new business intake and conflict clearances, and marketing and business development efforts.
• Communication and Information Oversight.
  • Draft internal and external communications, including emails.
  • Organize, maintain, and manage resource repositories, including document resources, such as presentations, and electronic templates and files.
  • Prepare legal operational documents, including charts, visualizations, templates and other materials and compile other deliverables as needed.
  • Build presentations, briefings and prep materials, applying analytical thinking to ensure clear, compelling content.
• Perform other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Qualifications (Experience and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities). 

Experience and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a relevant field
• 3 to 5 years of experience in professional executive administrative roles, supporting executives (law firm experience strongly preferred but not required)
• Legal Operations experience a plus

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), comfort with technology and ability to learn programs/software
• Communicate effectively and courteously, both verbally and in writing, with clients, attorneys, business professionals, and third parties.
• Build and foster positive internal and external relationships through exceptional client service and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborate and contribute positively within a team environment.
• Produce high-quality, accurate, complete, and timely work product.
• Exhibit exceptional follow-up and follow-through.

Abilities

• Serve as a self-starter who is organized and detail-oriented.
• Maintain composure and exercise sound judgment to organize, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks when necessary while facing competing demands.
• Demonstrate initiative and judgment when handling matters with limited guidance.
• Show willingness to learn new tasks and adapt readily to change.

Location/Hybrid/Remote Work

This position may be based in any office location within the Firm's footprint. This position offers flexibility, including the opportunity to work under a hybrid/remote model.

Compensation, Benefits, and Resources

We understand the invaluable role that intelligent and motivated individuals play in the success of our Firm and serving our clients, so we look for the best and brightest. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, corporate discounts and a working environment of belonging.

The Firm’s comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to, the following: 

• Health Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Life Insurance 
• Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Paid Medical Leave
• New Parent Benefits 
• Paid Time Off 
• 401(k) Matching 

Baker Donelson knows that the happiest and most engaged employees are employees who feel supported. When you are able to take time to enjoy life outside of the office, you are able to focus on providing excellent service to clients and one another while at work. That is why we take great measures to provide our employees with programs and perks that help guide them in their wellness journeys, including many personal and professional resources.

Salary Range

For positions in Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and New Jersey, the salary range for this positing is: $60,000-$70,000.

The range for this position will be based on information collected during the interview process. The amount will depend on several considerations such as your experience, skills, our current business needs, and market conditions. Salary is only one part of the overall compensation package. Candidates may also be eligible for other comprehensive medical and financial benefits and resources, including 401(k) participation and paid time off. If an offer is extended, additional information around benefits will be provided.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a Legal Process Engineer for the Firm's Client Solutions Group. This position may be based at any office location within the Firm's footprint.

Our Firm

With a 130-year legacy, Baker Donelson offers highly qualified professionals the opportunity to join a collaborative, client-focused firm that is committed to delivering exceptional results across a broad spectrum of legal and policy matters. Our more than 700 attorneys and public policy advisors, connected across 20+ offices and 30 practice areas, provide seamless, knowledgeable guidance to clients of all sectors and sizes – from Fortune 50 corporations and international conglomerates to regional start-ups. At Baker Donelson, we prioritize a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses, enabling us to anticipate needs and serve as trusted business partners. Our culture is defined by a commitment to inclusion and innovation, supported by advanced technology and comprehensive professional development. Join us and become part of a dynamic environment where your skills and perspectives are valued, and where you can make a meaningful impact on clients’ successes and your own professional growth.

The Client Solutions Group

This position is in Baker Donelson’s Client Solutions Group. The Client Solutions Group is a close-knit collective of lawyers, technologists, and consultants who work side by side to reinvent how legal services are delivered. Built on more than two decades of industry-defining firsts—from proprietary project-management tools to AI-driven drafting and diligence—we relentlessly pursue fresh ideas that translate into measurable data-driven client value. As part of our team, you will collaborate with nationally recognized subject matter experts in technology, data analytics, pricing, project management, artificial intelligence, process improvement, knowledge management, and legal operations to design bespoke solutions for leading corporate legal departments, while building direct relationships with outside client teams and engaging with the attorneys leading internal client teams, Firm leadership, and other business services departments across the Firm. We nurture a culture that prizes curiosity, celebrates every voice, and accelerates professional growth, ensuring your innovations receive the spotlight they deserve. If you are ready to shape the next chapter of legal service delivery, we invite you to join us and transform possibility into practice.

Position

The Legal Process Engineer (LPE) of Pricing serves a strategic bridge between attorneys and cross-functional teams, orchestrating projects that drive efficiency and elevate client service. Leveraging expertise in project management, process improvement, and data-driven insight, the LPE designs and implements innovative budgeting and pricing solutions that shape the firm’s client engagements. The LPE collaborates directly with practice leaders and attorneys to uncover operational needs, craft forward-thinking proposals, and champion best practices that redefine how the firm delivers legal value. Empowered to act autonomously and proactively, the LPE owns the lifecycle of CSG pricing initiatives, from ideation through execution, while cultivating a culture of continuous improvement across the firm. Candidates who are energized by solving complex problems, influencing strategy, and making a measurable impact on both attorneys and clients are encouraged to apply.  The Legal Process Engineer – Pricing reports to a Director, Legal Process Engineer.

Key Responsibilities. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Project Management and Process Improvement in Pricing and Budgeting
  • Shape and execute portfolio-specific and matter-specific pricing strategies by mining historical data, designing smart budget models, and teaming with our Legal Data, Costing, and Reporting groups to deliver well-received client proposals.
  • Serve as a central link between attorneys, clients, and internal operations by translating legal services delivery into clear statements of work, stakeholder analyses, and agile work-breakdown structures that keep every engagement on track and on budget.
  • Champion project management and continuous improvement by rolling out innovative fee arrangements, task-based billing plans, and workflow enhancements to monitor performance metrics and fine-tune each solution to deliver client value.
• Marketing, Training, and Practice Group Coordination
  • Partner with attorneys and marketing teams to craft compelling, client-focused proposals and collateral—showcasing the Firm’s innovative solutions, pricing strategies, and value-driven rates in RFPs, pitch decks, and other customized materials.
  • Champion firmwide adoption of pricing and innovation tools by presenting at practice-group meetings, delivering targeted training, and creating reusable resources that equip colleagues to win new matters and exceed client expectations.
• Client Solutions Group Coordination
  • Become an operational cornerstone for clients’ Legal Operations teams by developing financial tools to track budgets, monitor matters and portfolios, and seamlessly coordinate with attorneys so matters moves forward with economic clarity, speed, and confidence.
  • Transform data into opportunity by partnering with firm leaders and the Marketing & Business Development team to uncover strategic insights, craft high-impact templates, and shape client-focused pricing strategies that strengthen relationships and win new work.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications (Experience and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities). 

Experience and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in legal pricing, financial analysis, or a related field.
• Preferred experience/certification with project management, process improvement, or knowledge management or willingness to obtain.

Skills

• Proficiency in pricing software and financial modeling tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

• Strong leadership, managerial, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Abilities

• Highly organized, self-driven, and skilled at managing time to juggle multiple projects and proposals, some with tight deadlines while coordinating smoothly with other teams.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to maintain effectiveness during change.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible/extended hours when necessary.
• “Do whatever it takes” attitude.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual.

Location/Hybrid/Remote Work

This position may be based in any office location within the Firm's footprint. This position offers flexibility, including the opportunity to work under a hybrid/remote model.

Compensation, Benefits, and Resources

We understand the invaluable role that intelligent and motivated individuals play in the success of our Firm and serving our clients, so we look for the best and brightest. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, corporate discounts and a working environment of belonging.

Baker Donelson knows that the happiest and most engaged employees are employees who feel supported. When you are able to take time to enjoy life outside of the office, you are able to focus on providing excellent service to clients and one another while at work. That is why we take great measures to provide our employees with programs and perks that help guide them in their wellness journeys, including many personal and professional resources.

Salary Range

For positions in Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and New Jersey, the salary range for this positing is: $85,000-$95,000.

The range for this position will be based on information collected during the interview process. The amount will depend on several considerations such as your experience, skills, our current business needs, and market conditions. Salary is only one part of the overall compensation package. Candidates may also be eligible for other comprehensive medical and financial benefits and resources, including 401(k) participation and paid time off. If an offer is extended, additional information around benefits will be provided.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted.  Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a Legal Project Manager within the Firm's Client Solutions Group. This position may be based at any office location in the Firm's footprint.

Our Firm

With a 130-year legacy, Baker Donelson offers highly qualified professionals the opportunity to join a collaborative, client-focused firm that is committed to delivering exceptional results across a broad spectrum of legal and policy matters. Our more than 700 attorneys and public policy advisors, connected across 20+ offices and 30 practice areas, provide seamless, knowledgeable guidance to clients of all sectors and sizes – from Fortune 50 corporations and international conglomerates to regional start-ups. At Baker Donelson, we prioritize a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses, enabling us to anticipate needs and serve as trusted business partners. Our culture is defined by a commitment to inclusion and innovation, supported by advanced technology and comprehensive professional development. Join us and become part of a dynamic environment where your skills and perspectives are valued, and where you can make a meaningful impact on clients’ successes and your own professional growth.

The Client Solutions Group

This position is in Baker Donelson’s Client Solutions Group. The Client Solutions Group is a close-knit collective of lawyers, technologists, and consultants who work side by side to reinvent how legal services are delivered. Built on more than two decades of industry-defining firsts—from proprietary project-management tools to AI-driven drafting and diligence—we relentlessly pursue fresh ideas that translate into measurable data-driven client value. As part of our team, you will collaborate with nationally recognized subject matter experts in technology, data analytics, pricing, project management, artificial intelligence, process improvement, knowledge management, and legal operations to design bespoke solutions for leading corporate legal departments, while building direct relationships with outside client teams and engaging with the attorneys leading internal client teams, Firm leadership, and other business services departments across the Firm. We nurture a culture that prizes curiosity, celebrates every voice, and accelerates professional growth, ensuring your innovations receive the spotlight they deserve. If you are ready to shape the next chapter of legal service delivery, we invite you to join us and transform possibility into practice.

Position

The Legal Project Manager (LPM) partners closely with the Legal Process Engineering team and the firm’s attorneys to drive cutting-edge client portfolio implementations and ongoing management that power the Firm’s growth.  This position will report to a Director – Legal Process Engineer on the CSG team. Leveraging exceptional project management acumen, the LPM orchestrates a variety of high-impact initiatives, including legal operations optimization, knowledge management advancements, innovation pilots, process improvements, and the rollout of matter-collaboration technologies, delivering measurable value to attorneys and clients alike. In this role, the LPM captures and analyzes key data, distills actionable insights, and presents concise updates that inform strategic decision-making across client portfolios.

Key Responsibilities. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Portfolio and Project Management
  • Develop deep expertise in the Firm’s project management methods, both general best practices and our BakerManage approach.
  • Help build and roll out collaboration and case-management tools (e.g., MS 365, SharePoint, HighQ).
  • Gather requirements, draft statements of work, set up matter management platforms, train users, and provide ongoing support.
  • Collect project data, analyze results, and create client-facing reports.
  • Monitor client portfolios to enforce billing guidelines, track matter updates, generate reports, and manage budgets or pricing.
• Process Improvement and Legal Operations
  • Learn and use proven process improvement and legal operations practices.
  • Help carry out process improvement projects for client portfolios.
  • Support clients’ day-to-day legal operations functions.
• Client Solutions Group Coordination (Data Capture, Training & Practice)
  • Work with LPEs to carry out and capture institutional data hygiene responsibilities, including memorializing final pricing decisions and CSG projects and initiative metrics.
  • With LPE oversight, develop content and presentations focusing on CSG programs and solutions for use in RFP responses and internal and external trainings.
  • Conduct portfolio management trainings with a focus on technologies, reporting, and tools.
• Perform other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Qualifications (Experience and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities). 

Experience and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a relevant field
• Law degree from accredited law school preferred
• Valid license to practice law preferred
• Legal practice experience preferred
• Project Management Institute (PMI) member or project management professional certification or willingness to obtain
• Process improvement methodology certification (e.g., Lean or Six Sigma) or willingness to obtain
• Preferred experience with litigation/transactional support technology
• Preferred experience with implementation of a project management or knowledge management technology

Skills

• Strong leadership, managerial, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills with stakeholders at every level.

Abilities

• Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to maintain effectiveness during change.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible/extended hours when necessary.
• “Do whatever it takes” attitude.

Location/Hybrid/Remote Work

This position may be based in any office location within the Firm's footprint. This position offers flexibility, including the opportunity to work under a hybrid/remote model.

Compensation, Benefits, and Resources

We understand the invaluable role that intelligent and motivated individuals play in the success of our Firm and serving our clients, so we look for the best and brightest. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, corporate discounts and a working environment of belonging.

The Firm’s comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to, the following: 

• Health Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Life Insurance 
• Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Paid Medical Leave
• New Parent Benefits 
• Paid Time Off 
• 401(k) Matching 

Baker Donelson knows that the happiest and most engaged employees are employees who feel supported. When you are able to take time to enjoy life outside of the office, you are able to focus on providing excellent service to clients and one another while at work. That is why we take great measures to provide our employees with programs and perks that help guide them in their wellness journeys, including many personal and professional resources.

Salary Range

For positions in Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and New Jersey, the salary range for this positing is: $60,000-$70,000.

The range for this position will be based on information collected during the interview process. The amount will depend on several considerations such as your experience, skills, our current business needs, and market conditions. Salary is only one part of the overall compensation package. Candidates may also be eligible for other comprehensive medical and financial benefits and resources, including 401(k) participation and paid time off. If an offer is extended, additional information around benefits will be provided.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

The New Orleans office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an associate with 2-3 years of litigation experience, preferably financial services litigation experience, to join its Financial Services Department. Applicants who have excellent analytical and writing skills, as well as discovery and motion practice experience, are sought to participate as part of a team of attorneys representing banks, mortgage lenders, and servicers in financial services litigation matters. We seek a bright, hard-working person with good judgment and attention to detail. Louisiana law license is required for consideration. Please click here to apply and ensure you upload your cover letter, resume, and a copy of your law school transcript when submitting your application.

The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a shareholder-level attorney with significant experience in traditional labor law to join our nationally-recognized Labor & Employment practice. Ideal applicants should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in traditional labor law, with deep management-side labor experience, looking to build and grow a practice within a collaborative and entrepreneurial firm culture. Applicants must have a self-sustaining portable book of business and have a demonstrated track record of success representing employers. This is a unique opportunity to develop and lead the Firm’s traditional labor capabilities across industries and our geographic footprint. Admission to practice in the state where the attorney will be based required. For consideration, click here to apply.

The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a shareholder or counsel-level Business Transactional Tax attorney to join its thriving Business Department. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of relevant corporate and transactional tax experience and serve as a trusted advisor for internal and external firm clients. For consideration, please click here.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz PC has an opening for a Director of Accounting/Controller. The person who fills this role will immediately begin training to become the Firm's next Controller when our current Controller retires. This person will be responsible for the law firm's financial management function.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.

1. Oversees and directs all general accounting functions, including chart of accounts and general ledger, procedural aspects of the billing process, cash receipts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, petty cash, bank reconciliations and client trust funds.
2. Establishes and maintains appropriate internal controls to safeguard assets, to ensure proper accounting of transactions and to promote operational efficiency within the Accounting Department and throughout the law office.
3. Responsible for operation and maintenance of computerized accounting system.
4. Maintains primary banking relationship and manages cash projections.
5. Supervises payroll and payroll withholding function and coordinates employee payroll matters with Personnel Department
6. Coordinates annual independent audit of law office's financial records.
7. Uses and is familiar with all accounting computer systems and procedures; maintains and updates procedural manuals as needed.
8. Create and maintain documentation of the existing accounting processes, manual execution steps and evaluate the related internal controls. Including:
   • Journal entries and General Ledger
   • Cash Receipts and application
   • Trust accounting
   • Payroll
   • Sourcing and Cash Disbursements
9. Ensures the maintenance of retention files for required period of time.
10. Responsible for the timely submission of all local, state, and federal tax reports.
11. Assists Chief Financial Officer and Management Committee in financial management and analysis, as required.
12. Awareness of tax issues and accounting to coordinate with CPA firm
13. Physical presence in a Baker Donelson office is an essential duty of this position. Some remote work may be agreed-upon.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED                                                                                                                                                           

1. Knowledge of accounting and financial management principles to assume responsibility for the law offices' financial health.
2. Must possess a high degree of accuracy in work, detail oriented
3. Ability to demonstrate impeccable integrity in personal and fiduciary matters.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Strong problem-solving skills with a sense of urgency.
6. Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.
7. Professional presence to work with all levels of management, a diverse group of attorneys and staff.
8. Ability to concentrate and conduct complex and detailed analysis of financial situations for up to 100% of work time.
9. Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform essential duties of the position.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• Seven plus years of related work experience.
• CPA/MBA preferred but not required
• Financial and internal control auditing a plus
• Experience with law firms and Aderant systems helpful, not required

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, extreme temperatures, and the like.

ADDITIONAL INFO

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

All employees are required to comply with BDBCB's information privacy and security requirements, including its acceptable use policy. Such requirements are dictated by laws and regulations, by professional standards and by the marketplace and are directly applicable to BDBCB as well as to BDBCB through its clients.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted.  Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability or veteran status.