Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a licensed Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of relevant experience to join their office in St. Louis, MO. This position offers an opportunity to advance within a firm specializing in civil defense and insurance coverage litigation.

Duties

• Assist in managing insurance, personal injury, premises, and transportation litigation files.
• Defend case files from inception through trial, including handling depositions, drafting motions, and attending court hearings.
• Prepare detailed status and trial strategy reports for clients.
• Oversee all aspects of discovery, such as drafting and responding to interrogatories, production requests, and requests to admit.

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing with the Missouri bar; Illinois license preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proactive in seeking guidance.
• Solid research and analytical abilities, with deposition and meaningful litigation experience preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Missouri.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proactive in seeking guidance.
• Solid research and analytical abilities.

Benefits

• Access to in-house CLE programs and legal association membership support.
• Structured mentor program.
• Multiple health benefit options.
• Generous 401K and profit-sharing programs.

Over a century, this firm has been handling cases in a wide variety of areas, primarily in civil lawsuits. With offices in Illinois, the firm serves clients throughout Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Committed to diversity, the firm offers its employees competitive benefits as well as opportunities to develop their skills.