Associate Attorney

Job Description

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier and Eastham is a rapidly growing defense law firm with offices in Houston, TX, New Orleans, LA, Chicago, IL and Boca Raton, FL. We have immediate needs for new associates.

What the position will be doing:

Assists with docket involving Defense Base Act claims by:

providing sound legal analysis, drafting petitions and communicating with clients, 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 likelihood of recovery, recoverable amounts, identification of additional documentation necessary for recovery, recoverable amounts, identification of additional documentation necessary for recovery

Participate in conferences with the Department of Labor to address issues pertinent to the resolution of files

Communicate clearly and concisely with clients on issues involving Defense Base Act and War Hazards Compensation Act

What the will make you successful in this role:

Professionalism

Organizational skills

Attention to detail and excellent communication skills

Willingness to be trained by some of the best attorneys in the DBA industry

What you should expect from The Firm:

To be treat with respect and professionalism

Training to ensure success

Competitive salary and benefit plan

Open doors that are always willing to listen

If you are interested in joining us-please submit your resume! We love to hire and train brand new lawyers if you have recently graduated and have just completed the Bar..this could be the place for you!Company Description

SBSB Law PLLC is a law firm focused on your needs. When legal challenges arise, we are your go-to resource at every stage of the legal process. We bring deeper experience, deeper commitment and deeper insights to help solve the most complex issues in the energy and maritime industries.

Full-time