Litigation Associate - Defense at Jobot
New Orleans, LA 70130
About the Job
Litigation Associate Opportunity for a GREAT law firm!
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jasmine Robinson
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $95,000 - $125,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is a fast-growing national law firm devoted exclusively to helping clients solve problems involving the nation’s most complex and high-profile cases, primarily but not limited to the energy sector and transportation.
We are proud to be recognized for both the quality of our work and the opportunities for our associates to learn and grow. Our associates are uniquely positioned to have a significant impact for clients from day one while also gaining valuable experience and training. We believe that as an associate, you should have a path toward partnership, and our collective mentoring approach has resulted in a number of internally promoted partners.
Why join us?
Job Details
What you will be doing:
Assisting with a docket involving Defense Base Act Claims. This practice involves the following:
providing legal analysis, the 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 likelihood of recovery and recoverable amounts, 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
To be successful in this position you will need to possess:
Valid Law License (OR be awaiting Bar results)
Willingness to bill 165 hours per month (1980 hours annually)
Organizational skills, attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential
Willingness to learn a very niche part of the law
What you should expect from us:
Training to be successful in your career
Respectfulness to you as a contributing factor in the firm's continued success
Competitive Salary and Benefits package
Flexibility
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jasmine Robinson
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $95,000 - $125,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is a fast-growing national law firm devoted exclusively to helping clients solve problems involving the nation’s most complex and high-profile cases, primarily but not limited to the energy sector and transportation.
We are proud to be recognized for both the quality of our work and the opportunities for our associates to learn and grow. Our associates are uniquely positioned to have a significant impact for clients from day one while also gaining valuable experience and training. We believe that as an associate, you should have a path toward partnership, and our collective mentoring approach has resulted in a number of internally promoted partners.
Why join us?
- U.S. News & World Report has included the firm in its Best Companies to Work for: Law Firms list
- Mentorship program and growth opportunities
- People first mentality
Job Details
What you will be doing:
Assisting with a docket involving Defense Base Act Claims. This practice involves the following:
providing legal analysis, the 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 likelihood of recovery and recoverable amounts, 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
To be successful in this position you will need to possess:
Valid Law License (OR be awaiting Bar results)
Willingness to bill 165 hours per month (1980 hours annually)
Organizational skills, attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential
Willingness to learn a very niche part of the law
What you should expect from us:
Training to be successful in your career
Respectfulness to you as a contributing factor in the firm's continued success
Competitive Salary and Benefits package
Flexibility
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Salary
95,000 - 125,000 /year
