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Associate Attorney DBA Corpus

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC, Corpus Christi, TX, United States


Job Description
Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier, and Eastham is a rapidly growing defense law firm with offices in Houston, Corpus Christi, Galveston, Dallas, New Orleans, Chicago, Boca Raton, and Milwaukee.

Responsibilities

Assists with docket involving

Defense Base Act

claims by: Providing sound legal analysis, drafting petitions, and communicating 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 likelihood of recovery, 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.

Communicate clearly and concisely with clients on issues involving the Defense Base Act and War Hazards Compensation Act.

Make court appearances as necessary.

Conduct consultations with potential clients.

Assist with drafting legal documents.

Qualifications

Valid Law License

Problem‑solving skills

Ability to perform under stress

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

What 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

What you should expect from the firm

To be treated with respect and professionalism

Training to ensure success

Competitive salary and benefits plan

Open doors that are always willing to listen

We love hiring and training new lawyers and take pride in providing meaningful mentorship and growth opportunities.

If you’re interested in joining our team, please submit your resume.

Company Description
SBSB Law PLLC is a law firm focused on your needs. When legal challenges arise, we are your go-to resource at every stage of the legal process. We bring deeper experience, deeper commitment and deeper insights to help solve the most complex issues in the energy and maritime industries.

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