Associate Attorney

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefit plan

Training for success

Job summary

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC is seeking a licensed attorney in Boca Raton, FL to assist with Defense Base Act claims. Responsibilities include legal analysis, reviewing claims documents, and client communication. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving and communication skills, along with attention to detail. The firm offers a competitive salary and professional training to ensure success within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Florida or taking the bar in February.
• Problem solving skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are mandatory.
• Attention to detail is critical.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Defense Base Act claims by providing legal analysis and drafting petitions.
• Review and summarize claims documents including medical records.
• Determine likelihood of recovery based on file analysis.
• Participate in conferences with the Department of Labor.
• Make court appearances and conduct consultations with clients.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to perform under stress

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed to practice law

Job description

Job Description

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.

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, 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
  • 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 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 treated with respect and professionalism
• Training to ensure success
• Competitive salary and benefit plan
• Open doors that are always willing to listen