Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability insurance

EAP

Wellness program

Hybrid/Remote work options

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a highly skilled attorney to join our Midwest-based, nationally active law firm. The role emphasizes litigation and insurance defense with opportunities to manage complex matters in a collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will have a JD, active Missouri or relevant bar admission, 5+ years of experience, and excellent negotiation and communication skills. Hybrid/remote work options and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice.
• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience with insurance defense focus.
• Strong negotiation, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on corporate, litigation, contracts, insurance, privacy, IP, and employment issues.
• Handle insurance defense cases from inception to trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and analyze issues with business impact.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents.
• Advise management on legal issues affecting the business.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings and draft pleadings.
• Develop strategies and arguments for case preparation.
• Monitor changes in legislation and accreditation standards.
• Develop and deliver training on legal matters to ensure compliance.

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Legal research

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Legal research software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job details

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

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.

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.