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Litigation Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location Missouri - Saint Louis

Job ID QYNM380684

Experience Level Senior Associate

Job Experience Min. 8 - Max. 12 Years

Ranking 3 : Mostly Business $$$

Estimated Salary Lower than Highest Salary Band in Market (Varies by Firm)

Practice Areas Product Liability DefenseProfessional Liability DefenseToxic Tort - Defense

2025-07-09 21:21:29

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced litigation attorney for its St. Louis, MO office to manage local and national accounts. The role requires admission to practice in Missouri, with preference for candidates also admitted to the Illinois, Texas, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, or Iowa bar. The firm specializes in toxic tort, complex product liability, general liability, and professional liability cases.

Duties

  • Lead asbestos and complex litigation cases, managing discovery, trial preparation, and strategy.
  • Oversee a high-profile caseload with autonomy and strategic oversight.
  • Conduct depositions of plaintiffs, fact witnesses, and experts.
  • Draft and argue motions, including dispositive and pretrial motions.
  • Develop and execute trial strategy in collaboration with clients and internal teams.
  • Serve as local counsel, providing in-person support for key litigation matters.
  • Train and mentor junior attorneys in litigation and trial tactics.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
  • 8-12 years of litigation experience.
  • Admitted to practice in Missouri (secondary admission to other states 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

  • Admission to the Missouri Bar (additional state admissions preferred).

Skills

  • Strong case management and legal writing skills.
  • Professionalism in depositions and court appearances.
  • Sound judgment and strategic thinking.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical insurance plans.
  • Dental and vision insurance plans.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • Parental leave.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Accidental death coverage.
  • Other 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.

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