Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Generous PTO

401k

Bonus

Job summary

Jobot in St. Louis is seeking a seasoned attorney to join its expanding legal team as a Permanent Attorney with a focus on insurance defense.

The successful candidate will have at least five years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department and can provide strategic advice on contracts, corporate matters, and regulatory issues. This role demands a high degree of professionalism, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex, high-stakes matters across civil

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney in good standing with the state bar.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in insurance defense matters.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on corporate law, litigation, contracts, insurance, privacy, intellectual property, and employment.
• Handle insurance defense cases from inception through trial preparation.
• Draft, review, negotiate contracts and legal documents to protect the company's rights.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings and draft pleadings and motions.
• Develop strategies for case preparation and presentation.
• Monitor legislation and accreditation standards affecting the company.
• Develop and deliver training on legal matters for compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Stakeholder management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal research software

Microsoft Office

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.