Associate Attorney - Mass Tort

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join their Mass Tort Team in Edwardsville, IL. The role involves representing individuals injured by dangerous products and devices, providing legal advice, conducting discovery, appearing in court, and drafting legal pleadings.

Duties

• Learn filing and case management procedures for various Multidistrict Litigations.
• Research and prepare legal pleadings and memoranda.
• Assist with conducting, preparing, and reviewing discovery.
• Maintain client and defense counsel communication.
• Manage and oversee a large client volume through delegating and evaluating assignments to team paralegals and legal assistants.
• Appear in court as needed.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of attorney experience, personal injury experience preferred.
• Competent to expert knowledge in legal procedures and processes for case discovery, filing, motion practice, and case management.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Experience with MS Office Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook.
• Self-motivated and well-organized.
• Ability to problem solve and strategize.
• Ability to learn client and document management systems.
• Compassion for helping injured clients.
• Available and responsive to deadlines.

Education

• Licensed to practice law in any state, Missouri and/or Illinois preferred.

Certifications

• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental and orthodontia insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Continuing education
• Pet insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Free gym access