Attorney - Insurance Defense

Degan Blanchard and Nash

$80K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to the Louisiana State Bar and in good standing.
  • 4-8 years of 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.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse caseload of insurance defense matters.
  • Conduct thorough legal research and draft legal documents.
  • Represent clients in court, mediations, and depositions.
  • Provide strategic legal advice and counsel to clients.
  • Collaborate with colleagues on case strategies.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.

Benefits

  • Participation in bonus programs.
  • Life Insurance: $50,000 coverage at no cost to the employee.
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to the employee.
  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through BCBS.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with annual discretionary match.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with firm contribution.
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Generous PTO allotment.
  • Flexible Work Schedules.
  • Additional Supplemental insurances available.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
  • Managing a diverse caseload of insurance defense matters, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, and liability claims.
  • Conducting thorough legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
  • Representing clients in court proceedings, mediations, and depositions.
  • Providing strategic legal advice and counsel to clients.
  • Collaborating with colleagues to develop case strategies and achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
  • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting insurance defense.


Requirements

Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to the Louisiana State Bar and in good standing.
  • 4-8 years of 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.

Benefit Highlights:
  • 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
  • HAS with Firm Contribution
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Generous PTO allotment
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Additional Supplemental insurances are also available

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