Insurance Defense Trial Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Are you a talented and motivated attorney with 10+ years of experience in insurance defense and trial experience? Do you thrive in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment? If so, Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) wants you to join our dynamic team! At DBN, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and innovative workplace where your expertise will be valued and your professional growth encouraged. As an Insurance Defense Attorney with us, you’ll have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging cases, representing a diverse range of clients and making a real impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a diverse caseload of insurance defense matters, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, and liability claims.
• Conducting thorough legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Representing clients in court proceedings, mediations, and depositions.
• Develop litigation strategies tailored to each case.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and team members
• Present compelling arguments and persuasively advocate for clients in court
• Collaborating with colleagues to develop case strategies and achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting insurance defense.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Louisiana State Bar and in good standing.
• 10+ years of experience in insurance defense litigation, including trial experience.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Maintaining composure under pressure and upholding ethical standards.
• Clear, confident, and effective communication with judges, juries, clients, and opposing counsel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Benefit Highlights:

• Participation in bonus programs
• Life Insurance: We provide $50,000 coverage at no cost to the employee.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance: Also provided at no cost to the employee.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans through BCBS
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: with an annual discretionary match
• HAS with Firm Contribution
• Dependent Care FSA
• Generous PTO allotment
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Additional Supplemental insurances are also available

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. DBN makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) participates in E-Verify and Right to Work to confirm identity and employment eligibility.