Description:
Description:Are you a motivated attorney with experience in Louisiana workers' compensation defense? Do you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and growth-focused environment? If so, Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) wants to hear from you.
At DBN, we foster a supportive and innovative workplace where your legal skills are valued and your professional development is encouraged. As a Workers' Compensation Associate, you'll handle a variety of complex and engaging matters while working with a talented team committed to excellent client service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a caseload of workers' compensation defense matters, including employer liability, indemnity disputes, medical treatment issues, and exposure claims.
- Conducting legal research and preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Representing clients in hearings, depositions, mediations, and administrative proceedings before the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
- Evaluating claims, advising insurer and employer clients, and developing effective defense strategies.
- Communicating regularly with clients to provide updates, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations.
- Collaborating with colleagues, medical providers, vocational rehabilitation experts, and others to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Staying current on workers' compensation statutes, case law, and regulatory developments.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Louisiana State Bar and in good standing.
- 3–7 years of workers' compensation or insurance defense experience (flexible depending on skillset).
- Strong analytical skills and excellent legal writing abilities.
- Experience handling depositions, hearings, or administrative proceedings.
- Ability to manage files independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to responsive client service.