Associate (Hybrid)

Description:

A National Defense Litigation Firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 3-6 years of experience for its St. Louis office. At A National Defense Litigation Firm, you will have the opportunity to participate in all stages of cases and to make court appearances as part of a team of seasoned attorneys handling toxic tort cases and civil litigation. You will work closely with a success-driven and vibrant national trial team.
The ideal candidate will have experience drafting critical motions and written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and participating in pretrial motions and discovery disputes.
What you will be doing:

• Managing a caseload of litigated claims by preparing them for trial, including developing case-specific defense strategies
• Attending depositions, hearings, and/or mediations
• Analyzing discovery, medical records, expert defense strategy, and motion practice
• Researching legal issues and investigating people, businesses, and worksites
• Drafting of briefs, memos, and client updates

• Actively licensed and in good standing with the State of Missouri and the State of Illinois
• 3 - 6 years' experience in defense litigation, with toxic tort experience a plus
• Substantial deposition experience
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong writing, analytical, and communications skills with superior attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
• Client-focused mentality
• Take initiative and welcome challenges
• Must be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly and independently within a strong team

• Competitive compensation including potential quarterly bonuses, year-end bonuses, and referral incentives
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Mentorship by experienced partners
• Camaraderie through work and social activities with the firm's local and national attorneys
• Allowance for CLE travel and bar expenses paid by the firm
• Marketing allowance
• 401K plan
• Health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans available
• HSA and FSA plans
• Company provided life insurance up to $150k with additional guaranteed issue life insurance available
• Company paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverage
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program

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