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Degan, Blanchard & Nash · 1 day ago

Toxic Tort / Latent Injury Attorney

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) is a law firm seeking an experienced attorney specializing in toxic tort and latent injury litigation. The role involves managing complex cases, conducting legal research, representing clients in various legal settings, and collaborating with experts to achieve favorable outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Managing a sophisticated caseload involving toxic tort, latent injury, environmental exposure, and complex product liability matters

Conducting comprehensive legal research and drafting high-quality pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and briefs

Representing clients in court hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials

Developing and executing effective defense strategies rooted in scientific, medical, and technical evidence

Providing strategic legal guidance to clients, insurers, and internal stakeholders

Collaborating with colleagues and experts—including medical, industrial hygiene, and engineering professionals—to drive favorable outcomes

Staying current on legal developments affecting toxic tort and environmental litigation

Qualification

Toxic tort litigationLatent injury litigationTrial experienceLegal researchWriting skillsAnalytical skillsProfessionalismEthical standardsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Admission to the Louisiana State Bar and in good standing

Experience in insurance defense litigation, including trial experience

Strong analytical, research, and writing skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

High level of professionalism and ethical standards

Benefits

Participation in bonus programs

Life Insurance: We provide $50,000 coverage at no cost to the employee.

Long-Term Disability Insurance: Also provided at no cost to the employee.

Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans through BCBS

401(k) Retirement Plan: with an annual discretionary match

HSA with Firm Contribution

Dependent Care FSA

Unlimited PTO

Flexible Work Schedules

Additional Supplemental insurances are also available

Company

Degan, Blanchard & Nash

Degan, Blanchard & Nash has industry recognition and decades of legal service, we assist clients across the United States and in many other countries by resolving legal matters and solving complex problems.

Founded in 1991