Associate Attorney - DBA New Orleans

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier is a rapidly growing defense law firm with offices in Houston, Corpus Christi, Milwaukee, Galveston, Dallas, New Orleans, Chicago, and Boca Raton.

We have an immediate need for new associates. If you are a recent graduate who has just taken the Bar, this could be a wonderful opportunity for you.

What you will be doing:

Assisting with a docket involving Defense Base Act Claims. This practice involves the following:

• Providing legal analysis, drafting of petitions and communications with clients, the Department of Labor, and opposing counsel
• Review, analyze, and summarize claims documents, including medical records, incident reports, and employment files.
• Complete legal analysis of files to determine the likelihood of recovery and recoverable amounts, and identification of additional documentation necessary for recovery.
• Participate in conferences with the Department of Labor to address issues pertinent to the resolution of files.
• Communicating clearly and concisely with clients regarding the Defense Base Act and War Hazards Compensation claims

To be successful in this position, you will need to possess:

• Valid Law License (OR be awaiting Bar results)
• Willingness to bill 170 hours per month (2040 hours annually)
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential
• Willingness to learn a very niche part of the law

What you should expect from us:

• Training to be successful in your career
• Respectfulness to you as a contributing factor in the firm's continued success
• Competitive Salary and Benefits package
• Flexibility

If you have no experience, we LOVE to train new associates by sharing our knowledge and expertise in our various practice areas.

If this sounds like a place you would like to be...please submit your resume.

NO PHONE CALLS or AGENCIES-PLEASE.