Associate Attorney; DBA Houston

Job Description

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, Ben Maier and Eastham is a rapidly growing defense law firm with offices in Houston, TX, New Orleans, LA, Chicago, IL, and Boca Raton, FL.

• 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.
  • 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.

• 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.

• Professionalism.
• Organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to be trained by some of the best attorneys in the DBA industry.

• To be treated with respect and professionalism.
• Training to ensure success.
• Competitive salary and benefits 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!

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, Ben Maier & Eastham 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.