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Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier & Eastham PLLC · 1 day ago

Associate Attorney - DBA New Orleans

NOLA Region

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier, and Eastham is a rapidly growing defense law firm seeking new associates. The role involves assisting with Defense Base Act Claims, including legal analysis, client communication, and document review.

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Responsibilities

Providing legal analysis, drafting of petitions and communications with clients, the 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 the likelihood of recovery and recoverable amounts, and identification of additional documentation necessary for recovery

Participate in conferences with the Department of Labor to address issues pertinent to the resolution of files

Communicating clearly and concisely with clients regarding the Defense Base Act and War Hazards Compensation claims