Attorney- Insurance Defense (Latent Asbestos)
DEGAN BLANCHARD AND NASH
Job Description
Job Description
Description:
Degan, Blanchard & Nash is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Attorney to join our Insurance Defense Practice Group with a focus on Toxic Tort and Asbestos litigation. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes cases in a collaborative and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest or background in toxic tort, environmental exposure, or asbestos-related matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload involving toxic tort and asbestos claims within the insurance defense framework
- Conducting thorough legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Representing clients in court proceedings, mediations, and depositions.
- Analyze complex medical and technical records
- Providing strategic legal advice and counsel to clients.
- 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.
- 5 + litigation experience preferred; toxic tort/asbestos or insurance defense experience a plus
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
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.
Please note that we will consider a candidate who meet these qualifications to work at any of our three locations so please apply today.
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