Attorney

Jobot; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) & FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program

On-site fitness facilities

Pet insurance

Domestic partner benefits

Flexible & hybrid/remote work

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Attorney to join its Midwest-based law firm with a national footprint. The role focuses on providing comprehensive legal advice, handling insurance defense matters, and supporting corporate and transactional needs while maintaining high professional standards.

Candidates should have a Juris Doctor and bar admission, with at least 3 years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to navigate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney in good standing with the state bar.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in the legal field.
• Ability to manage multiple, challenging priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.

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 with significant business impact.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents to protect the company's rights.
• Advise management on various legal issues affecting the business.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings and prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Develop trial strategies and arguments for case presentations.
• Monitor changes in legislation and accreditation standards affecting the company.
• Develop and deliver training on legal matters to ensure organizational compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Stakeholder management

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Legal research software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position details

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Lauren Mills.

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

A bit about us

We are a full-service, Midwest-based law firm with a national presence, recognized for its collaborative culture, litigation excellence, and commitment to long-term growth. With multiple offices across the Midwest and Southeast, the firm represents sophisticated clients in complex litigation and transactional matters across a wide range of industries.

Why join us

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• On-site fitness and wellness facilities (where available)
• Pet insurance
• Domestic partner benefits

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible and hybrid/remote work options
• Generous paid vacation and firm holidays
• Billable hour credit for a portion of approved vacation time
• Paid parking or public transportation reimbursement

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a seasoned attorney who has a strong background in litigation. 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. 3+ years of experience.
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. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, and external partners.
9. Proficient in legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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