Summary
Location
Lafayette
Type
full-time
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About this role
Description
Are you a talented and motivated attorney with 8-10 years of experience in insurance defense and trial experience? Do you thrive in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment? If so, Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) wants you to join our dynamic team! At DBN, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and innovative workplace where your expertise will be valued and your professional growth encouraged. As an Insurance Defense Attorney with us, you’ll have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging cases, representing a diverse range of clients and making a real impact.
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.
- 8-10 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
- HSA with Firm Contribution
- Dependent Care FSA
- Unlimited PTO
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Additional Supplemental insurances are also available
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. DBN makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) participates in E-Verify and Right to Work to confirm identity and employment eligibility.
Other facts
About DEGAN BLANCHARD & NASH A PROFE
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.
Our attorneys are graduates of the top law schools in the United States, including Georgetown University, Tulane University, University of California-Davis, Louisiana State University and Loyola University. Our attorneys are licensed in Louisiana, California, District of Columbia, Mississippi, and Texas, and have also been admitted Pro Hoc Vice in various courts throughout the United States.
Our three offices allow our Firm to meet existing and prospective clients and otherwise litigate our clients' cases in a coordinated fashion. We practice regularly in all state and federal courts in Louisiana, as well as in the courts of other jurisdictions, including Texas, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Our attorneys have also litigated in, and advised clients concerning matters arising under the laws of several other states, including California.
In addition to the above, our attorneys have extensive trial, arbitration and mediation experience. The trial experience of the lawyers necessarily extends to both trial and appellate litigation in both the state and federal systems. Also, our legal staff provides guidance, advice, and representation to clients involved in the arbitration or administration of claims before administrative law judges, hearing officers, and committees of federal or state agencies.
The Firm has attained a Martindale Hubbell Law Directory AV rating and is listed in Best’s Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys and Adjusters.
What you'll do
- The attorney will manage a diverse caseload of insurance defense matters and represent clients in various legal proceedings. They will also conduct legal research and collaborate with colleagues to develop case strategies.
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