Associate Attorney

Synectics Inc.; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid CLE

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Synectics Inc. is seeking an experienced attorney to represent individuals harmed by asbestos exposure and related diseases. You will conduct bilingual client consultations and witness interviews, and manage asbestos matters from intake to deposition.

The role requires 2–5 years of litigation or deposition experience, Spanish fluency, and strong writing skills. Expect extensive travel across the United States; competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in any U.S. state.
• Missouri or Illinois Bar admission preferred.
• Must reside in Missouri, Illinois, Florida, Louisiana, California, New York, or Washington, D.C.
• 2-5 years of litigation, personal injury, asbestos litigation, or deposition experience.
• Fluency in Spanish required.
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills.
• Strong deposition and client-interview skills preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Represent individuals injured by asbestos and related diseases.
• Conduct client consultations and witness interviews in English and Spanish.
• Prepare asbestos litigation from intake through deposition.
• Prepare for and conduct fact-witness depositions.
• Review Social Security, medical, military, employment, and union records.
• Draft deposition summaries and other litigation documents.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and litigation teams.
• Travel about 80% across the U.S. to meet clients and witnesses.
• Provide compassionate, professional representation to seriously ill clients and families.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Client interviews

Deposition experience

Legal writing

Education

Bar admission

Job description

• Represent individuals injured by asbestos exposure and asbestos-related diseases.
• Conduct client consultations and witness interviews in both English and Spanish.
• Prepare asbestos litigation matters from intake through deposition.
• Prepare for and conduct fact-witness depositions.
• Review Social Security, medical, military, employment, and union records.
• Draft deposition summaries and other litigation-related documentation.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support teams.
• Travel approximately 80% throughout the United States to meet with clients and witnesses.
• Provide compassionate and professional legal representation to seriously ill clients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Represent individuals injured by asbestos exposure and asbestos-related diseases.
• Conduct client consultations and witness interviews in both English and Spanish.
• Prepare asbestos litigation matters from intake through deposition.
• Prepare for and conduct fact-witness depositions.
• Review Social Security, medical, military, employment, and union records.
• Draft deposition summaries and other litigation-related documentation.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support teams.
• Travel approximately 80% throughout the United States to meet with clients and witnesses.
• Provide compassionate and professional legal representation to seriously ill clients and their families.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in any U.S. state.
• Missouri or Illinois Bar admission preferred.
• Must reside in Missouri, Illinois, Florida, Louisiana, California, New York, or Washington, D.C.
• 2-5 years of litigation, personal injury, asbestos litigation, or deposition experience.
• Fluency in Spanish required.
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills.
• Strong deposition and client-interview skills preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $75,000-$120,000 DOE
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid continuing legal education
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Complimentary on-site fitness center

Why Join?

• Nationally recognized asbestos litigation practice
• Meaningful plaintiff-side litigation
• Extensive deposition experience
• Strong mentorship from experienced litigators
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits