Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney for its St. Louis, MO office to manage local and national accounts. Admission to practice in Missouri is required, with preference for candidates also admitted to the Illinois bar. The role involves handling cases in toxic tort, complex product liability, general liability, and professional liability.

Duties

• Independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Review, analyze, and draft discovery requests.
• Conduct depositions.
• Prepare and argue motions.
• Provide trial preparation and support.
• Investigate facts.
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial.
• Attend court hearings and trials.
• Maintain accurate time records.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• 1 - 5 years of litigation experience.
• Admitted to practice in Missouri (secondary admission to Illinois bar preferred).
• Experience with motion practice and depositions.
• Lead experience in plaintiff and expert depositions preferred.
• Capable of independent work.
• Highly organized and efficient.
• Superior research and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Strong analytical skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in Missouri.

Skills

• Strong case management skills.
• Precision in legal writing.
• Professionalism in depositions and court hearings.
• Excellent analytical and critical reasoning skills.
• Ability to think strategically under pressure.
• Client-focused mentality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance plans.
• Dental insurance plans.
• Vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Parental leave.
• Commuter benefits.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Additional leave programs.

The law firm focuses its practice on defending product manufacturers, premises owners, distributors, and contractors in all aspects of civil litigation, including product liability and toxic tort claims. The firm has offices in Chicago and Edwardsville, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; and Dallas, Texas.