Associate Attorney

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.

What the position will be doing:

• 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, 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 Defense Base Act and War Hazards Compensation Act

What the 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 treat 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.....if you have recently graduated and have just completed the Bar..this could be the place for you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60606 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60606: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person