Associate Attorney DBA Corpus

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits plan

Training and mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC in Corpus Christi is seeking a dedicated attorney to assist with Defense Base Act claims. The role involves legal analysis, drafting petitions, and communicating with clients and stakeholders. Ideal candidates should possess a valid law license, strong problem-solving, and excellent communication skills. The firm offers a supportive environment with mentorship opportunities, competitive salary, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid Law License required.
• Strong problem-solving skills essential.
• Ability to perform under stress crucial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication needed.
• Attention to detail is important.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Defense Base Act claims through legal analysis and drafting petitions.
• Review and analyze claims documents thoroughly.
• Complete legal analysis to determine recovery likelihood.
• Participate in conferences with the Department of Labor.
• Communicate clearly on Defense Base Act issues.
• Make court appearances as necessary.
• Conduct consultations with potential clients.
• Assist in drafting legal documents.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to perform under stress

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Valid Law License

Job description

Job Description

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier, and Eastham is a rapidly growing defense law firm with offices in Houston, Corpus Christi, Galveston, Dallas, New Orleans, Chicago, Boca Raton, and Milwaukee.

Responsibilities

• Assists with docket involving Defense Base Act claims by: Providing sound legal analysis, drafting petitions, and communicating with clients, the 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 the Defense Base Act and War Hazards Compensation Act.
• Make court appearances as necessary.
• Conduct consultations with potential clients.
• Assist with drafting legal documents.

Qualifications

• Valid Law License
• Problem‑solving skills
• Ability to perform under stress
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail

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 benefits plan
• Open doors that are always willing to listen

We love hiring and training new lawyers and take pride in providing meaningful mentorship and growth opportunities.

If you’re interested in joining our team, please submit your resume.

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.