The Gori Law Firm is Hiring an Associate Attorney - Mass Torts Team Near Edwardsville, IL
The Gori Law Firm
Associate Attorney Employee Job Description
Position Title: Associate Attorney—Mass Tort Team
Reports To: Mass Tort Supervising Attorney
Position: Full Time, In Office; Salary Exempt
Overall Descriptions of the Position: An associate attorney on the Mass Tort Team at The Gori Law Firm represents individuals who have suffered injury from dangerous products and devices through offering legal advice, conducting discovery, appearing in court, and researching and drafting legal pleadings.
Position Requirements:
2-10 years of attorney experience, personal injury experience preferred
Competent to Expert knowledge and demonstrated competency in the following:
Legal procedures and processes for case discovery, filing, motion practice, and case management
Legal research and writing
MS Office Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook
Self-motivated and well-organized
Ability to problem solve and strategize
Ability to learn client and document management system
Compassion for helping injured clients
Available and responsive to deadlines
Position Duties (including, but not limited to):
Learn filing and case management procedures for various Multidistrict Litigations
Research and prepare legal pleadings and memoranda
Assist with conducting, preparing, and reviewing discovery
Maintain client and defense counsel communication
Manage and oversee a large client volume through delegating and evaluating assignments to team paralegals and legal assistants
Appear in court as needed
Job duties must be regularly performed in the office at a desk
Education, Certificates and Licenses:
Licensed to practice Law in any state, Missouri and/or Illinois preferred
Must be able to pass pre-employment background check