Associate Attorney - Toxic Tort / Product Liability - St. Louis

Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A national litigation firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in toxic tort and product liability for its St. Louis office. This role offers an excellent opportunity for personal and professional development through hands-on management of case loads, collaborations with experienced partners, and a supportive team environment. Applicants should possess a strong background in civil litigation, excellent legal research, and advocacy skills. The firm offers attractive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for hybrid or remote work.

Benefits

401(k) with match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Current, active license to practice law in Missouri.
• 2+ years experience in civil litigation.
• Prior asbestos experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage case loads and handle all aspects of cases.
• Draft pleadings, conduct legal research, and manage client communications.
• Participate in mediations and arbitrations as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Advocacy

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor

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Associate Attorney - Toxic Tort / Product Liability - St. Louis

Associate Attorney - Toxic Tort / Product Liability - St. Louis

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Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney for its toxic tort / product liability practice group in our St. Louis office. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to hone their litigation skills and take responsibility for the day-to-day management of an assigned case load while still being afforded the benefit of working in a team environment and receiving training and mentorship from partners with deep experience in these practice areas. This position can be in-office, hybrid or fully remote (within reasonable distance of St. Louis).

We Seek Candidates With

• Current, active license to practice law in Missouri. Dual licensure with additional states desirable (IL, IN, TN, WV);
• Prior asbestos experience preferred;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in civil litigation including experience in drafting pleadings, written discovery; motions and other related litigation documents; performing legal research; taking and defending depositions; reporting to clients and/or insurance carriers; and other facets of the litigation process;
• Excellent legal research, writing and advocacy skills;
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues and produce top quality work;
• A willingness to be proactive and take ownership of projects and assignments;
• Experience handling mediations/arbitrations desirable.
  
  

This position offers exponential opportunities for career advancement within a well-established, but growing organization. Our attorneys work on sophisticated and challenging matters in a collaborative team environment. Associates take ownership of case management (along with a supervising partner) and have the ability to handle all aspects of a file from inception through resolution/trial. Compensation is competitive with opportunity for bonus and credit for business origination.

If you are looking to be challenged and handle files independently while having the ability to work collaboratively with an experienced litigation team, please apply and include your cover letter and resume.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
  
  

About The Firm

Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a national firm with additional offices in Austin, Boston, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Roseland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa and Wheeling. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters including, but not limited to: asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

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