Associate Attorney

Socket.dev; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Comprehensive benefits

Mentor program

Job summary

HeplerBroom LLC in St. Louis, MO seeks a licensed Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of civil defense and insurance coverage litigation experience to join our office.

You will handle case management from discovery through trial, draft motions, participate in depositions, and prepare detailed status reports for clients.

This role offers competitive compensation, a structured associate bonus program, in-house CLE, and a collaborative, client-focused team environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Missouri and in good standing.
• Illinois license is preferred but not required.
• Civil defense and insurance coverage litigation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance, personal injury, premises, and transportation litigation files.
• Defend case files from inception through trial, including depositions and drafting motions.
• Prepare detailed status and trial strategy reports for clients.
• Oversee all aspects of discovery, such as interrogatories, production requests, and requests to admit.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Litigation experience

Deposition experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

HeplerBroom LLC, a prominent defense firm, is excited to invite applications for a licensed Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of relevant experience to join our St. Louis, MO office. This position offers a unique chance to advance your career within a respected firm that specializes in civil defense and insurance coverage litigation.

Why HeplerBroom?

• Competitive Compensation: base salary reviewed annually, structured associate bonus program, and year-end bonus recognizing non-billable efforts such as pro bono work and professional development.
• Professional Development: Access to in-house CLE programs, legal association membership support, and a structured mentor program.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health benefit options, generous 401K and profit-sharing programs.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a dedicated team known for delivering exceptional client service and strategic legal solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management: Assist in managing insurance, personal injury, premises, and transportation litigation files.
• Litigation: Defend case files from inception through trial, including handling depositions, drafting motions, and attending court hearings.
• Client Interaction: Prepare detailed status and trial strategy reports for clients.
• Discovery: Oversee all aspects of discovery, such as drafting and responding to interrogatories, production requests, and requests to admit.

Qualifications

• Legal Qualifications: Licensed and in good standing with the Missouri bar; Illinois license preferred but not required.
• Skills and Experience: Strong organizational and communication skills, proactive in seeking guidance, solid research and analytical abilities, with deposition and meaningful litigation experience preferred.

HeplerBroom is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.