Asbestos Attorney

Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas, LLC; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas LLC seeks candidates for our growing asbestos defense team in St. Louis, MO. Attorneys will handle file workups, depositions, hearings, and pleadings in a fast-paced environment.

Admittance to the Missouri Bar (and/or Illinois) and strong written and verbal communication, research, and analytical skills are required. Competitive benefits and a training period with hybrid work-from-home opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Missouri Bar admission or admission in Illinois preferred.
• Strong analytical, research and writing skills; ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, and agreements.
• Prepare correspondence to clients, attorneys, and other parties.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals to strategize case approaches.
• Manage case files and maintain accurate records of all client interactions.
• Attend depositions, court hearings, site inspections, and meetings.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations relevant to practice areas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas LLC is a medium-sized civil defense law firm located in Lafayette Square in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is seeking candidates to join our growing asbestos department.

Licensure in Missouri and/or Illinois is required. Competitive benefits and compensation as well as hybrid work from home opportunities are offered after a training period.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with strong communication, organizational, research, analytical and writing skills. The associate attorney should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and can handle a large volume of files along with meeting strict deadlines.

Our associates have the opportunity to gain experience from a team of attorneys with many years of trial experience who provide an engaging environment for training and professional development. The associate can expect to be involved in all aspects of file workup including taking depositions, attending court hearings, and preparing pleadings, among other responsibilities as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, and agreements.
• Prepare correspondence to clients, attorneys, and other parties.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals to strategize case approaches.
• Manage case files and maintain accurate records of all client interactions.
• Attend depositions, court hearings, site inspections, meetings.
• Other responsibilities as they arise.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations relevant to practice areas.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Missouri Bar.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.