Associate Attorney - Mass Tort

Orionplacement; Edwardsville (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Continuing education

Free gym access

Pet insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is offering a hybrid attorney position focused on plaintiff-side mass tort practice, where your work will make a tangible difference for injured clients. Candidates need an active law license and at least one year of experience.

The role emphasizes mentorship and skill development, offering comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and gym access. Located in Edwardsville, Illinois, occasional court appearances are also required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an active law license in any U.S. state, preferably Missouri or Illinois.
• 1+ year of attorney experience in personal injury or litigation preferred.
• Strong legal research and writing skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Represent individuals injured by dangerous products and devices.
• Research and draft legal pleadings, motions, and memoranda.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and defense counsel.

Skills

Legal research and writing skills

Ability to manage a high-volume caseload

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Active law license in any U.S. state

1+ year of attorney experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Adobe

Job description

Pay: $65,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Why this is a great opportunity

• Step into a plaintiff-side mass tort practice at a nationally recognized firm that has recovered over $4 billion for injured clients - meaningful work from day one
• Build specialized expertise in Multidistrict Litigation (MDL), dangerous products and devices cases, and complex discovery - a highly marketable litigation skill set
• Lead a team: you will delegate and evaluate work from paralegals and legal assistants, building real supervisory experience early in your career
• Competitive base salary with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), continuing education, and pet insurance
• Work in a mission-driven environment where the people you represent have suffered serious, real-world harm - your advocacy makes a tangible difference
• Annual performance bonuses available
• Free gym access, identity theft protection, and short and long-term disability coverage included

Location

This is a hybrid position - enjoy the structure and collaboration of an in-office environment with the flexibility of remote workdays built in. You will need to be local and commutable to our office on in-office days. Occasional court appearances are required as cases demand.

Note

Candidates must hold an active law license in any U.S. state and have 1+ year of attorney experience to be considered. Missouri and/or Illinois licensure is preferred. These are hard requirements - candidates who do not meet them will not be reviewed.

About us

We are a well-established plaintiff-side law firm with decades of experience fighting for people harmed by dangerous products, asbestos exposure, defective drugs and devices, and workplace injuries. We have recovered over $4 billion on behalf of our clients and built a national presence grounded in exceptional legal work and genuine care for the people we represent. Our team is collaborative, high-performing, and committed to both client outcomes and professional growth.

What you will do

• Represent individuals injured by dangerous products and devices across active mass tort and MDL dockets
• Learn and apply filing and case management procedures across multiple Multidistrict Litigations simultaneously
• Research and draft legal pleadings, motions, and memoranda with precision and strategy
• Assist with preparing, conducting, and reviewing discovery across a high-volume caseload
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and defense counsel throughout each matter
• Delegate assignments to and evaluate work product from paralegals and legal assistants on your team
• Appear in court as needed to advance client matters

Qualifications

• Active law license in any U.S. state (Missouri and/or Illinois preferred)
• 1+ year of attorney experience - personal injury or litigation background preferred; all litigation experience considered
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and prioritize competing deadlines
• Must be local and commutable to the office for hybrid schedule
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe
• Self-directed, organized, and client-focused with a problem-solving mindset

Why you will love working here

• You are not just processing cases - you are building trial-ready litigation skills on some of the country's most significant mass tort dockets
• Lead a team and grow as a legal professional, not just as an individual contributor
• Work alongside tenured attorneys who take mentorship and craft seriously
• Comprehensive benefits, firm-sponsored continuing education, and a culture that values the people behind the work

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance