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

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.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.