Associate Attorney - DBA Chicago

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

Responsibilities:

Assists with docket involving Defense Base Act claims by:

• providing sound legal analysis, drafting petitions, and communicating 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, 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
• Communicate clearly and concisely with clients on issues involving the Defense Base Act and War Hazards Compensation Act
• Make court appearances as necessary
• Conduct consultations with potential clients
• Assist with drafting legal documents

Qualifications:

• Valid Law License (OR be awaiting Bar results)
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform under stress
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail

What 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 treated 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.