Intake Attorney | DBA and Federal Workers

About Lodestar Law

Lodestar Law LLC is dedicated to advocating for injured workers and helping them navigate some of the most challenging periods of their lives. Our highly specialized practice represents U.S. government contractors and other injured workers in claims arising under the Defense Base Act (DBA), the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and the Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act (NAFI). Our clients may have worked on military installations, government facilities, research stations, or in active conflict zones around the world.

We are a fully remote, forward-thinking law firm built on trust, accountability, responsiveness, and exceptional client service. We believe technology should enhance legal practice, not replace legal judgment or human connection. We use firm-approved systems to reduce repetitive administrative work so our attorneys can focus on advanced legal analysis, strategy, advocacy, and client relationships. Employees must follow all firm confidentiality, security, technology, and AI-use policies.

• Trustworthy, honest, dependable, and accountable without constant supervision.
• Comfortable working independently while communicating proactively with a fully remote team.
• Highly organized, responsive, and committed to meeting deadlines.
• Compassionate with injured clients while maintaining sound professional judgment.
• Curious, adaptable, and willing to learn specialized law, firm systems, and approved workflows.
• Committed to confidentiality, accuracy, ethical practice, and continuous improvement.

The Settlement Attorney will focus on evaluating, negotiating, documenting, and advancing resolutions in DBA, NAFI, Longshore Act, and related federal workers’ compensation matters. This attorney will work closely with clients, litigation attorneys, opposing counsel, carriers, and the firm’s settlement support team to move cases from settlement evaluation through fully executed agreements, approval, payment, and appropriate closure. The ideal candidate is a strategic negotiator and meticulous document reviewer who can manage a large pipeline without losing sight of client goals or approval requirements.

• Conduct thorough legal intake interviews with prospective clients by telephone or video.
• Evaluate jurisdiction, employment circumstances, injury history, claim status, timeliness of concerns, prior representation, and potential coverage under the DBA, NAFI, or Longshore Act.
• Review available medical records, claim documents, employment materials, prior settlements, releases, and correspondence when relevant to the intake determination.
• Identify prior settlement language or other facts that may affect whether a new claim can proceed.
• Explain the firm’s intake process and general legal framework clearly without creating unrealistic expectations or guaranteeing outcomes.
• Document all material facts accurately and promptly in the firm’s case-management system.
• Prepare concise intake assessments and recommendations for acceptance, decline, or additional investigation.
• Identify urgent deadlines, benefit interruptions, medical treatment issues, or other matters requiring immediate escalation.
• Coordinate conflict checks, engagement documentation, record collection, and transfer of accepted matters to the appropriate legal team.
• Maintain professional follow-up with prospective clients and referral sources.
• Use only firm-approved tools and workflows, with careful human review of all legal analysis and communications.

• Makes sound, consistent intake decisions based on complete and accurate information.
• Balance efficiency with patience, empathy, and careful listening.
• Recognize missing facts and ask focused…