Attorney

Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett, LLC; New Orleans (LA); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand and Brackett, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join its Longshore/Defense Base Act practice. This full-time on-site role focuses on managing a defense-focused caseload, evaluating claims, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, and advising clients on legal options and risks.

You will collaborate with colleagues to achieve efficient, favorable resolutions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and an active license to practice in the US.
• Experience in insurance defense and related practice areas.
• Strong research, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage a defense-focused caseload in Longshore/Defense Base Act matters.
• Evaluate claims and develop litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs; handle discovery.
• Advise clients on legal options and risks; communicate deadlines.
• Prepare for and appear at hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Collaborate with colleagues to seek favorable resolutions.

Connaissances

Law

Insurance defense

Labor & Employment Law

Negotiation

Legal Research

Written & Verbal Communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Formation

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

US Bar License

Description du poste

Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand and Brackett, LLC is growing its Longshore litigation team.

The hunt is on for experienced litigation attorneys to add to the Chicago market. Due to the expansion of our Longshore practice area, the firm is seeking out talent with 2+ years of litigation defense experience. Trust anchors everything we do. That trust starts within the team. At Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand and Brackett, we have a positive work culture where collaboration and teamwork are paramount.

Company Description

Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett, LLC (MBLB) is a full-service defense firm based in New Orleans, known for its expertise, values, professionalism, and for achieving exceptional results for clients across the Gulf South, Chicago, and Houston. Since its founding in 1997, the firm has grown significantly and developed recognized strengths in insurance defense, workers’ compensation, maritime, casualty, energy, insurance coverage, trucking and transportation defense, and municipal law. MBLB is one of a few firms in the country with deep experience in Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, and War Hazards Compensation Act claims. The firm emphasizes timely, efficient case resolution through collaborative work among attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff. MBLB has been included in Forbes Legal Black Book and recognized by the A.M. Best Company. Its attorneys are included in the top legal peer review directories, including Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, and The Best Lawyers in America. The top legal peer review directories have consistently recognized MBLB attorneys, and MBLB remains on the list of one of the “Best Places to Work” year after year.

Benefits Information

MBLB pays 100% of its team members' medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance premiums, with an HSA to offset the cost of the medical deductible. Team members are invited to join the firm’s 401-k and FSA after six months of service. Additional firm offerings include supplemental life, accident, hospitalization, and critical illness. We encourage community involvement and take part in several firm-wide philanthropies throughout the year. MBLB rewards performance with annual increases and production bonuses.

Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand and Brackett is invested in the professional development of the team members. The firm covers the cost of attorney state bar dues, reasonable costs of continuing legal education, as well as reasonable costs associated with membership and attendance for legal and professional associations. Additionally, the firm provides regular check-in points for mentors and managing attorneys to share performance feedback and to help resolve any challenges as they arise.

With a mix of well-established attorneys and new attorneys, the firm's mentorship environment is strong. Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand and Brackett is seeking top-caliber candidates who are passionate about the legal industry and open to becoming an expert in the Longshore/Defense Base Act areas of practice.

Role Description

This full-time Attorney role is an on-site position located in Chicago, IL. The Attorney will manage a defense-focused caseload, including evaluating claims, developing litigation strategies, and advising clients on legal options and risks. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, handling discovery, and preparing for and appearing at hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials. The role involves close collaboration with colleagues and clients to gather and analyze evidence, and work toward efficient, favorable resolutions. The Attorney will also maintain clear communication with clients, meet deadlines, and contribute to the firm’s high standards of professional conduct and service.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, with experience or interest in insurance defense and related practice areas.
• Knowledge of Labor and Employment Law, particularly as it relates to workers’ compensation and employer-focused matters.
• Ability to provide clear, practical Legal Advice aligned with client objectives and risk management strategies.
• Proficient in legal Research, including case law, statutes, regulations, and industry-specific rules.
• Effective Negotiation skills for settlements, mediations, and resolution of disputed claims.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in the US. (
• Prior litigation experience, including drafting motions, handling discovery, and appearing in court, preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Capacity to work collaboratively in a team-based environment and manage multiple matters with attention to detail.
• Experience in the Defense Base Act or workers’ compensation is a plus.

Interviews are in progress. Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status.