Associate Attorney (IL State Worker's Compensation Group)

Job Description

Job Description

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier and Eastham is a rapidly growing defense law firm with offices in Houston, TX, New Orleans, LA, Chicago, IL and Boca Raton, FL.

We are looking for Illinois Licensed Attorneys to work in our IL Worker's State Compensation group:

Responsibilities:

• Assists with docket involving Workers Compensation claims by:
• providing sound legal analysis, drafting petitions and communicating with clients, 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, identification of additional documentation necessary for recovery, 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
• Make court appearances as necessary
• Conduct consultations with potential clients
• Assist with drafting legal documents

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois
• 1-3 years of experience
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to perform under stress
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail

What the 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 industry

What you should expect from The Firm:

• To be treated with respect and professionalism
• Training to ensure success
• Competitive salary and benefit plan
• Open doors that are always willing to listen

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier & Eastham 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.

Company Description

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier & Eastham 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.