Associate Attorney DBA Houston

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits plan

Training to ensure success

Respectful work environment

Job summary

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC in Houston, TX, seeks a motivated legal professional to assist with Defense Base Act claims. The role includes legal analysis, drafting documents, and communicating with clients and the Department of Labor. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Texas or taking the bar in February. The firm offers competitive salaries, strong training support, and a respectful work environment for legal professionals committed to growth and client service.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state you wish to work or taking the bar in February.
• Proven problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to perform under stress effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with docket involving Defense Base Act claims.
• Provide legal analysis and draft legal documents.
• Review and summarize claims documents.
• Participate in conferences with the Department of Labor.
• Communicate with clients about legal processes.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to perform under stress

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Licensed to practice law in the state

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

• Assist 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 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

• 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 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.

For legal professionals seeking a dynamic environment with comprehensive training and competitive rewards, Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier & Eastham offers a career path that emphasizes growth and client service.