Description:
About the Job:An Appellate, Business Transactions Law Firm is a rapidly growing defense law firm with offices in Houston, TX, New Orleans, LA, Chicago, IL and Boca Raton, FL. We have immediate needs for new associates.
What the position will be doing:
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, 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 Defense Base Act and War Hazards Compensation Act
What the 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
Experience - Entry Level
