Description

Mid-size Chicago Insurance Defense firm has an immediate opening for Associate Attorneys in our St. Louis office to handle local and national accounts in Illinois and Missouri. Admission to practice in Missouri is required. Secondary admission to the Illinois bar will be given preference. Our firm’s expertise is diverse, but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, general and professional liability. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business.

This is an active position that requires case management skills, precision in legal writing, and a professional demeanor at depositions and court hearings in multiple jurisdictions. Candidates must be hard-working, motivated, and capable of independent work. Candidate must also have excellent analytical and critical reasoning skills, must possess the ability to think on their feet and respond strategically, and have a client focused mentality.

*Candidate must travel, including occasional overnight travel*

Position responsibilities include:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Managing case files
2. Drafting discovery
3. Conducting depositions
4. Preparing and arguing motions
5. Investigating facts
6. Attending court hearings and trials
7. Properly coordinating and delegating work to assigned legal assistants and paralegals

Requirements

Candidate Requirements:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• 0 – 3 years litigation experience.
• Admitted to practice in Missouri and preferably Illinois. 
• Experience with motion practices and depositions.
• Experience taking lead in plaintiff and expert depositions preferred.
• Capable of independent work.
• Ability to work in an organized and efficient manner.
• Superior research and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to analyze complex matters.

Why should you apply?

We offer a dynamic, friendly, and collaborative environment and are looking for a team player. We offer competitive compensation, flexible working schedule and a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, 401k discretionary match program, flexible spending accounts, and free parking. 

Please send the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Salary Expectations/Requirements
• Writing Sample
• Transcripts
• References

Our firm is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Military status, or Veteran status.