What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier & Eastham PLLC?
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.
