Associate Attorney (No Experience Required) Job at Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier & Eastham PLLC, New Orleans, LA

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  • Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier & Eastham PLLC
  • New Orleans, LA

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. If you are a recent graduate that 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, the 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 likelihood of recovery and 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.
  • 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 165 hours per month (1980 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, don't sweat that. 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.

Job Tags

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