Gulfport, MS - Insurance Defense and Coverage Litigation Attorney, 3-5 years experience

Strauss Massey Dinneen LLC, a Chambers-ranked litigation boutique in New Orleans, is seeking a part-time litigation attorney with at least 3 years of relevant experience for our Gulfport, MS office. This is a growth opportunity at one of Louisiana’s premier defense firms.

If you’re looking for a fast-growing firm where your work matters, your colleagues have your back, and you can advance your career on meaningful, high-stakes matters, let’s talk.

About the Role

You’ll jump into active litigation from Day One, with support and mentoring from a respected team. You’ll:

• Handle complex insurance and commercial litigation matters
• Argue motions, take depositions, and interact directly with sophisticated clients
• Help national insurers and corporate clients navigate bet-the-company disputes, bad faith claims, and mass litigation
• Work on high-exposure cases across Louisiana and the Gulf South

What We’re Looking For

We’re hiring a smart, driven litigator who is:

• Licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi
• Skilled in written and oral advocacy
• Ready to take ownership of depositions and hearings
• Comfortable with direct client contact
• Focused, responsive, and collaborative
• A pleasure to work with (seriously — we mean it)

Why You’ll Love It Here

At SMD, we combine serious litigation with a down-to-earth culture. Our lawyers enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Real courtroom opportunities (not just research)
• Supportive, team-based culture
• In-office collaboration with WFH flexibility

We believe happy lawyers do the best work—and our results prove it.

About Strauss Massey Dinneen

Founded in 2019, SMD has quickly built a national reputation for its deep insurance and trial experience. We represent major carriers and businesses in coverage litigation, insurer bad faith, commercial disputes, and class actions across Louisiana and the Gulf South region. Our team includes former Big Law attorneys, veteran trial lawyers, and future leaders of the profession.

How to Apply

Please send your confidential resume, writing sample, and references to [email protected]

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