Litigation Associate
| Hours | Full-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Saint Louis, Missouri |
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Job Description
St. Louis, MO law firm is seeking an experienced full-time Litigation Associate
Our client, is a plaintiffs' law firm that exclusively represents victims of mesothelioma. We are seeking to hire a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience to support our growing clientele. We are looking for energetic, driven, detail-oriented people for this on-site position.
As an associate, you will learn all aspects of asbestos litigation. The successful candidate should be a quick study as you will need to become familiar with various sources of asbestos exposure and the basic medical terminology associated with mesothelioma.
Qualifications:
J.D. from ABA accredited institution
Admission to Missouri bar, or eligibility for reciprocity (Illinois admission is a plus)
Strong academic record
Excellent legal research and writing abilities
Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationship
Willingness to travel frequently
Ability to work as an individual and as a part of a team on behalf of injured clients
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
Ability to work under a deadline in a fast-paced environment;
Passion and commitment to plaintiff work and advocacy
Ability to build rapport with people from varied backgrounds are keys to success in this position
Defense work is usually a conflict of interest, so we can usually nix that. Asbestos defense and insurance defense is a no go.
Preferred Experience:
Plaintiff asbestos experience, plaintiff PI work, complex litigation, catastrophic injury, product liability or premises liability, etc.
Experienced attorneys ideally have some trial, research and writing, and deposition experience, along with case management.
Prior asbestos (plaintiffs' side) experience is preferred, but not required.
Candidates with judicial clerkship experience are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
Case investigation
Managing discovery
Taking and defending depositions
Document review
Drafting and arguing motions
Preparing cases for trial.
The successful candidate will serve as a second or third chair during trials with the potential to first chair trials after gaining sufficient experience.
Location: St. Louis, MO, 63101
Position: On-site
Benefits: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), short term disability, long term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parking
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