Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier, and Eastham is a rapidly growing defense law firm with offices in Houston, Corpus, Galveston, New Orleans, Chicago, and Boca Raton, FL.
Responsibilities:
- 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
- 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:
- Licensed to practice law in the state you wish to work or taking the bar in February
- 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 benefits 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.