Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flex

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program

On-site fitness and wellness

Pet insurance

Domestic partner benefits

Flexible and hybrid/remote work

Paid vacation and firm holidays

Billable hour credit for approvedvac

Parking or public transportation reimb

Job summary

Jobot, a national law firm, seeks an experienced attorney to join our litigation-focused team in Missouri. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in the legal field with a strong emphasis on insurance defense and a JD from an accredited school.

You will provide strategic legal advice, draft and negotiate complex agreements, and represent the company in court when needed. We offer a collaborative culture, hybrid/remote options, generous vacation, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing training to support

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney in good standing with the state bar.
• 5+ years of experience in the legal field, with strong emphasis on insurance defense.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, challenging priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make well‑reasoned legal judgments.
• High level of professional ethics and integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficient in legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Juris Doctor

Licensed attorney

5+ years experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Professional ethics

Interpersonal skills

Legal research

MS Office proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Legal research software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

Job Details

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

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

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the state bar.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, challenging priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make well‑reasoned legal judgments.
• High level of professional ethics and integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, and external partners.
• Proficient in legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite.

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