Associate Attorney

Degan, Blanchard & Nash; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) with discretionary match

Health Savings Account (HAS)

Dependent Care FSA

Generous PTO

Flexible Work Schedules

Supplemental insurances

Job summary

Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) is seeking an attorney with 2–3 years of insurance defense experience to join our Louisiana team. You will handle diverse casualty matters, draft pleadings, and represent clients in court proceedings and mediations.

The firm offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for growth, and a commitment to professional development. Louisiana bar admission and strong writing skills are required.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Louisiana and in good standing.
• 2–3 years of casualty litigation experience.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of insurance defense matters, including personal injury, property damage, and liability claims.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, and depositions.
• Provide strategic legal advice and counseling to clients.

Skills

Legal research

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Louisiana bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Description

Are you a driven and skilled attorney with 2-3 years of experience in insurance defense? Ready to elevate your career in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment?

Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) is looking for a talented professional like you to be part of our innovative legal team. At DBN, we foster a collaborative culture where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your professional growth is a priority. You'll engage with complex, high-stakes cases, represent diverse clients, and make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse caseload of insurance defense matters, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, and liability claims.
• Conducting thorough legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Representing clients in court proceedings, mediations, and depositions.
• Providing strategic legal advice and counsel to clients.
• Collaborating with colleagues to develop case strategies and achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting insurance defense.

If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that values your skills and fosters growth, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in Louisiana and in good standing with the State Bar
• 2–3 years of experience in casualty litigation
• Strong analytical, legal research, and writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proven track record of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards

Benefit Highlights

• Participation in bonus programs
• Life Insurance: We provide $50,000 coverage at no cost to the employee.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance: Also provided at no cost to the employee.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans through BCBS
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: with an annual discretionary match
• HAS with Firm Contribution
• Dependent Care FSA
• Generous PTO allotment
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Additional Supplemental insurances are also available

Equal Opportunity Employer

Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. DBN makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) participates in E-Verify and Right to Work to confirm identity and employment eligibility.