Associate Attorney

Job Description

We are actively seeking attorneys for our growing workers’ compensation defense team. Attorneys have the option to either work out of our Houston, New Orleans, or Miami locations. Remote work will be considered for the right candidate.

Our attorneys – including associates - have the opportunity to participate in administrative hearings, depositions, and trials. Workers’ compensation trials have continued over the past year by video and telephone conference. While we predict that much of our work will continue by video-conference, travel will become possible for interested attorneys.

We endeavor to foster a culture that enables all attorneys to contribute to their full potential. We provide training in the practice areas. We are open to hiring newly licensed attorneys (and graduates who are awaiting results). We are also looking for experienced attorneys who are ready to manage a team of associates.

Hiring Criteria:

Currently licensed to practice law in at least one state, and in good standing in that state.

Experience in handling DBA claims.

Experience in handling War Hazard recovery in front of DFEC.

Willing to passionately yet professionally defend claims under the Defense Base Act (see

Committed to providing excellent – and timely - legal work and customer service.

Desired Skills and Attributes:

Self-motivated

Team player

Meticulous eye for detail

Strong writing skills

Open to new areas of the law and new ideas

Able to beat deadlines

Professional attitude

Collegial

Respectful

Loyal

Ambitious

Practice Area(s):

Workers’ Compensation defense, Litigation

Salaries are negotiable and based on experience.

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to .

Brown Sims, P.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Full-time

Hybrid remote