Associate Attorney-Mass Tort Team

BCG Attorney Search; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental and Orthodontia Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k)

Continuing Education

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Free Gym Access

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Edwardsville, IL seeks an Associate Attorney for its Mass Tort Team. The role focuses on representing individuals injured by dangerous products, handling discovery, drafting pleadings, and appearing in court.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of attorney experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload with paraprofessional support. Illinois or Missouri bar status preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of attorney experience; personal injury experience preferred.
• Competent knowledge of legal procedures for discovery, filing, motion practice, and case management.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Learn filing and case management procedures for Multidistrict Litigations.
• Research and prepare legal pleadings and memoranda.
• Assist with conducting, preparing, and reviewing discovery.
• Maintain client and defense counsel communication.
• Manage high client volume by delegating tasks to paralegals and legal assistants.
• Appear in court as needed.

Skills

Client communication

Case management

Legal research

Education

State bar admission

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney for their Mass Tort Team in Edwardsville, IL. The role involves representing individuals injured by dangerous products, providing legal advice, conducting discovery, appearing in court, and drafting legal pleadings.

Duties

• Learn filing and case management procedures for various Multidistrict Litigations.
• Research and prepare legal pleadings and memoranda.
• Assist with conducting, preparing, and reviewing discovery.
• Maintain client and defense counsel communication.
• Manage and oversee a large client volume by delegating and evaluating assignments to team paralegals and legal assistants.
• Appear in court as needed.

Requirements

• 1‑3 years of attorney experience; personal injury experience preferred.
• Competent to expert knowledge in legal procedures and processes for case discovery, filing, motion practice, and case management.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook.
• Self‑motivated and well‑organized.
• Ability to problem‑solve and strategize.
• Ability to learn client and document management systems.
• Compassion for helping injured clients.
• Available and responsive to deadlines.

Education

Licensed to practice law in any state; Missouri and/or Illinois preferred.

Certifications

Must be able to pass pre‑employment background check.

Skills

• Strong communication and delegation skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of clients.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental and Orthodontia Insurance
• Short‑term Disability
• Long‑term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Continuing Education
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Free Gym Access