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Associate Attorney (Discovery / Legal Research and Writing / Case Managing) – St. Louis, Missouri

About us : Our Firm is a national plaintiff’s law firm that focuses exclusively on representing victims of mesothelioma and their claims. With offices across the country and rapidly growing teams, we are dedicated to maximizing the recovery of our deserving clients.

What we’re looking for : Our St. Louis, Missouri office is seeking to hire a Discovery / Case Managing / Research & Writing Associate Attorney to support one of our litigation teams. We are looking for energetic, driven, detail-oriented people for this on-site position.

This is a discovery / legal research and writing / case management position, and some responsibilities include : legal research, drafting law and motion briefs, opposing dispositive motions, taking and defending depositions, propounding and responding to written discovery, court appearances, and second and third chair trial work. It can also include managing court dockets, assisting case handling attorneys, meeting and conferring with opposing counsel, preparing subpoenas, FOIA requests, and documents with respect to deposition testimony.

The ideal discovery / legal research and writing / case managing attorney will possess excellent legal research and writing abilities, discovery experience, law and motion experience, the ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, and an enthusiastic desire to work as part of a team on behalf of injured clients.

Candidates must be members of the Missouri state bar and able to travel. Please be prepared to submit an original writing sample.

Our Firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid parking. In addition, we also offer a 401(k) program and short- and long-term disability insurance.

Our Firm is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.