Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits, including dental and vision insurance

401k program

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is looking for an associate attorney in Edwardsville, Illinois. This role requires 1-5+ years of experience in personal injury, workers' compensation, and more. The attorney will collaborate on caseloads, draft legal documents, and appear in court.

The ideal candidate must be licensed or eligible in both Illinois and Missouri and possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. The firm offers health benefits, a 401k program, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Illinois and Missouri, or eligible.
• Self-motivated and eager to confront challenges.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a managing partner on cases.
• Draft pleadings and conduct discovery.
• Appear in court and conduct depositions.
• Perform legal research and writing.
• Attend mediations and engage in trial practice.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney in Edwardsville, Illinois, with 1-5+ years of experience preferred. The firm handles cases in both Illinois and Missouri state and federal courts, covering areas such as personal injury, workers' compensation, toxic tort, insurance disputes, mass transit, and products liability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a managing partner on assigned caseloads.
• Draft pleadings and conduct discovery.
• Appear in court and conduct depositions.
• Perform legal research and writing.
• Attend mediations and engage in trial practice.

Requirements

• Licensed in both Illinois and Missouri, or eligible to be.
• Self-motivated and eager to tackle new challenges.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Illinois and Missouri.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases effectively.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including dental and vision insurance.
• 401k program.
• Paid time off.