Associate Attorney

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier & Eastham PLLC; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefit plan

Training opportunities

Respectful work environment

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney to join their dynamic team in Boca Raton. This role involves assisting with Defense Base Act claims, conducting legal analyses, and drafting essential legal documents. You'll thrive in a supportive environment that values professionalism and offers training from experienced attorneys. If you're a recent law graduate eager to make an impact in the legal field, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a firm where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is prioritized.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of employment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Defense Base Act claims and provide legal analysis.
• Draft legal documents and communicate with clients and counsel.

Skills

Legal Analysis

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Perform Under Stress

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to Practice Law

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants

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. On-site position at Boca Raton office.

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, and 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.
• Ability to perform under stress.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What 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.

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 are planning on taking the Bar in February, this could be the place for you.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice