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03/28/2021

The ideal candidate for this busy, boutique civil litigation firm will assist partners in drafting pleadings and client reports, propounding and responding to discovery, performing legal research and writing, attending hearings and trials, and engaging with the firm's valued clients to provide exceptional legal services in the practice areas of personal injury, landlord-tenant law and general civil litigation. This part-time position may evolve into a full-time position for the ideal candidate.

Qualifications:

*Juris Doctorate and license to practice law in Louisiana

*One to three years of civil litigation experience

*Ideal candidate would also be licensed in, or willing to become licensed in, Mississippi

*Strong legal research and writing skills

*Strong verbal and written communication skills

12/26/2019

Alker & Rather is honored to announce that Thompson Reuters has recognized Jim Rather as a 2020 Super Lawyer.

James Rather, Jr. is one of the top rated General Litigation attorneys in Mandeville, LA. He has met the stringent Super Lawyers selection criteria.

02/15/2019

Jim Rather was honored to speak at the New Orleans Apartment Association’s annual luncheon, discussing recent changes to Louisiana’s residential security deposit legislation.

12/22/2018

In the case of 1205 St. Charles Condominium Association, Inc. v. Abel, the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal in New Orleans recently affirmed a judgment of eviction Jim obtained for his client. The opinion clarifies how condo associations can deal with problem tenants and the condo owners/lessors who refuse to deal with them.

12/15/2018

On behalf of the Baton Rouge Apartment Association, Jim Rather spoke before the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council in opposition to a proposed anti-retaliation ordinance that would ultimately harm landlords and tenants if it were to pass as drafted.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council is preparing to go after slumlords after hearing Wednesday from renters about moldy apartments, cockroach infestations and leaky homes.