Associate Attorney

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SBSB Law PLLC, a defense law firm with offices around the U.S., seeks a new associate to handle Defense Base Act matters in our Chicago, IL office. The position emphasizes rigorous legal analysis, petition drafting, and client communication to support complex DBA claims.

Ideal candidates have a JD, strong research/writing skills, and are eager to work with top attorneys in the DBA field. We offer training, competitive salary, and a professional, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and bar admission required.
• Strong legal research and writing skills essential.
• Experience with Defense Base Act or maritime law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with DBA docket management and case analysis.
• Draft petitions and related filings for DBA claims.
• Review medical records and employment documents.
• Communicate with clients, DOL, and opposing counsel.
• Participate in conferences with the Department of Labor.

Skills

Defense Base Act

Legal analysis

Petition drafting

Client communication

Docket management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

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. 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- We love to hire and train brand new lawyers.....if you have recently graduated and just completed the Bar..this could be the place for you!

Company Description

SBSB Law PLLC is a law firm focused on your needs. When legal challenges arise, we are your go-to resource at every stage of the legal process. We bring deeper experience, deeper commitment and deeper insights to help solve the most complex issues in the energy and maritime industries.

Company Description

SBSB Law PLLC is a law firm focused on your needs. When legal challenges arise, we are your go-to resource at every stage of the legal process. We bring deeper experience, deeper commitment and deeper insights to help solve the most complex issues in the energy and maritime industries.