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Litigation Associate Attorney, Medical Malpractice & Toxic Tort Defense Orion Placement - 5.0 Saint Charles, MO Job Details Full-time $120,000 - $140,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Legal advocacy Teamwork Law Serving clients Writing skills Doctor of Law (JD) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office experience Bar Full Job Description Why This Is a Great Opportunity Build meaningful courtroom and case management experience handling sophisticated civil defense matters. Work on medical malpractice and toxic tort litigation with experienced trial attorneys and respected business and professional clients. Take real ownership of files, including depositions, motions, hearings, witness preparation, and trial support. Join a collaborative litigation team where strong associates can continue developing their advocacy skills and responsibilities. Receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability coverage, 401(k) matching, and parental leave.

Location:

St. Louis, MO. This opportunity is designed for attorneys who are local to the St. Louis area. We prefer an in person or hybrid working arrangement that keeps our attorneys closely connected to their cases, clients, and team.

Note:

Candidates must have 3+ years of litigation experience and be licensed in both Missouri and Illinois. Civil defense experience is strongly preferred. Medical malpractice or toxic tort experience is especially valuable, but we are also interested in strong litigators who want to develop in these areas. About Us Confidential Employer. We are an established civil litigation defense and trial firm representing businesses, professionals, insurers, and other organizations in complex disputes. Our attorneys are known for practical counsel, strong advocacy, and hands on litigation experience, and we offer an environment where associates can take meaningful responsibility while learning from experienced trial lawyers. Job Description Independently manage litigation files while collaborating with partners and other members of the trial team. Handle medical malpractice, toxic tort, and other sophisticated civil defense matters. Conduct factual investigations and develop case strategy. Manage written discovery, document productions, and case related analysis. Prepare witnesses for depositions and trial. Take and defend depositions. Draft pleadings, briefs, motions, and other persuasive legal documents. Review contracts, policies, medical records, and other case materials. Prepare for and attend hearings, including oral arguments on motions. Participate in trial preparation and proceedings, including witness examinations and trial team support. Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school. Active Missouri and Illinois law licenses in good standing. 3+ years of litigation experience. Civil litigation defense experience strongly preferred. Medical malpractice, toxic tort, product liability, professional liability, or insurance defense experience is a plus. Ability to independently manage complex matters and competing deadlines. Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and client communication skills. Why You Will Love Working Here You will have the opportunity to do substantive litigation work rather than simply support it. Our associates gain meaningful responsibility, direct exposure to sophisticated matters, and opportunities to strengthen their deposition, courtroom, and trial skills while working alongside experienced litigators. We also provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a professional environment that values collaboration, strong client service, and long term career development.

JPC- 2107

Pay:

$120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Application Question(s): Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain. This role is on-site at the St. Louis, MO, location. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N In what city/state do you currently reside? What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.

Experience:

litigation : 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

bar license (Required)

Work Location:

In person