Toxic Tort / Latent Injury Attorney
Company: DEGAN BLANCHARD AND NASH
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Are you an
experienced and motivated attorney with experience in toxic tort
and latent injury litigation, including meaningful trial work? Do
you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and growth-minded
environment? If so, Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) invites you to
join our dynamic team. At DBN, we value initiative, strong
advocacy, and a commitment to professional excellence. You’ll have
the opportunity to work on complex, high-exposure toxic tort and
latent injury matters, representing a diverse range of clients
while contributing meaningfully to a supportive and innovative
practice. Managing a sophisticated caseload involving toxic tort,
latent injury, environmental exposure, and complex product
liability matters. Conducting comprehensive legal research and
drafting high-quality pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and
briefs. Representing clients in court hearings, depositions,
mediations, and trials. Developing and executing effective defense
strategies rooted in scientific, medical, and technical evidence.
Providing strategic legal guidance to clients, insurers, and
internal stakeholders. Collaborating with colleagues and
experts—including medical, industrial hygiene, and engineering
professionals—to drive favorable outcomes. Staying current on legal
developments affecting toxic tort and environmental litigation.
Requirements: Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an
accredited law school. Admission to the Louisiana State Bar and in
good standing. 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.
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