Description:
Overall Descriptions of the Position:An associate attorney is responsible for conducting depositions of fact and expert witnesses; developing, sending, and responding to discovery; effectively communicating with clients; researching and drafting motions and briefs; and generally working up an asbestos-disease case from intake to trial.
Position Requirements:
- Attorney with 2-7 years of asbestos experience
- Proficient in MS Office Applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Self-motivated and well-organized
- Ability to problem solve and strategize
- Compassion for helping terminally sick clients
- Adaptable and responsive to client needs based on health status
Position Duties (including, but not limited to):
- Case work up and motions
- Conduct client and witness interviews to obtain and evaluate information
- Depose witnesses and clients
- Appear in court as needed
- Assist with Plaintiff's discovery preparation
- Assist in returning and responding to client and defense counsel communication
- Gather and analyze information by examining records such as Social Security, Medical, Military, and Union records
- Delegate assignments to team paralegals and legal assistants
Education, Certificates and Licenses:
- Licensed to practice Law in the State of Louisiana
- Must be able to pass pre-employment background check
Salary and benefits:
- Benefits package includes Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental and Orthodontia Insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k), Continuing Education, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
- Salary range $75,000-$100,000 dependent on experience
