Attorney

Jobot; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

PTO

401k

Bonus

Job summary

Jobot, a prominent St. Louis-area litigation firm, is seeking a seasoned attorney with at least 5 years of insurance defense experience to join its dynamic legal team in Saint Peters, MO.

You will advise on corporate, contracts, and regulatory matters, draft pleadings, and represent the company in legal proceedings, with a focus on high-stakes defense work. The role requires excellent negotiation, analytical thinking, and a strong ethical compass, along with the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the state bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience handling insurance defense matters.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of professional ethics and integrity.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law and insurance law.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with stakeholder relationship ability.
• Proficient in legal research software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on corporate law, litigation, contracts, insurance, privacy, IP, and employment.
• Handle insurance defense cases from inception through trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex issues impacting the business.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents to protect rights.
• Provide management with legal advice on various business issues.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery notices.
• Develop trial strategies and prepare arguments for case presentation.
• Monitor changes in legislation and accreditation standards affecting the company.
• Develop and deliver training on legal matters to ensure organizational compliance.

Skills

Licensed attorney

Insurance defense

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Ethical integrity

Corporate law knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Legal research

MS Office

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research software

Job description

Salary: $120,000 - $170,000 per year

A bit about us

A highly respected St. Louis-based litigation firm is seeking an experienced attorney to join its growing team. The firm is recognized as one of the largest litigation-focused practices in the region and represents clients in a broad range of civil litigation matters, from conventional defense cases to complex, high-stakes product liability and commercial disputes.

Why join us

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Generous PTO
• 401k
• Bonus

Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Permanent Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a seasoned attorney who has a strong background in insurance defense. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice and services to ensure that our company operates within the law. They will also be involved in complex legal matters and projects. This role requires a high degree of professionalism, business acumen, and excellent negotiation skills. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the legal field, with a strong emphasis on insurance defense.

Responsibilities

• 1. Provide legal advice and support on a range of legal issues such as corporate law, litigation, contracts, insurance, privacy, intellectual property, and employment.
• 2. Handle insurance defense cases from inception through trial preparation.
• 3. Conduct legal research and analysis of complex legal issues and implications on matters of significant impact to the business.
• 4. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to ensure the company's full legal rights.
• 5. Provide legal advice to management on various legal issues related to the business.
• 6. Represent the company in legal proceedings, draft legal pleadings, motions, and discovery notices.
• 7. Develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• 8. Monitor changes in legislation and accreditation standards that affect the company.
• 9. Develop and deliver training on legal matters to ensure compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• 1. A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• 2. Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the state bar.
• 3. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department handling insurance defense matters.
• 4. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, challenging priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• 5. Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• 6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-reasoned legal judgments.
• 7. High level of professional ethics and integrity.
• 8. Strong knowledge of corporate law and insurance law.
• 9. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, and external partners.
• 10. Proficient in legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.