Attorney - Personal Injury Associate

Distro; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance‑based bonus

Health insurance

CLE support

Bar dues

Malpractice coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Distro is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Associate licensed in Missouri and Illinois to manage a high-volume caseload of motor vehicle and premises liability cases from pre-litigation through trial. The role requires direct client contact and strong writing, interviewing, and negotiation skills.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of substantive personal injury experience and active licenses in Missouri and Illinois, with prior jury trial exposure.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active licensure in Missouri and Illinois.
• Minimum 5 years substantive personal injury experience (plaintiff or defense).
• Experience with motor vehicle and premises liability cases.
• Demonstrated litigation experience; prior jury trial experience strongly preferred.
• Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from intake through resolution.
• Conduct pre-litigation tasks: client interviews, liability and damages investigation, medical record review, insurer negotiations.
• Litigate cases in Missouri and Illinois state courts and federal court when applicable, handling pleadings, discovery, motions, and pretrial filings.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, treating physicians, and experts.
• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Serve as first- or second-chair at jury trials as experience permits.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, opposing counsel, insurers, and internal team.
• Participate in case valuation and strategy discussions on settlement vs trial.

Skills

Litigation

Depositions

Communication

Writing

Education

J.D.

Job description

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced Personal Injury Associate licensed in Missouri and Illinois with 5+ years of personal injury experience. Responsible for managing a high‑volume caseload of motor vehicle (car, truck, motorcycle) and premises liability cases from pre‑litigation through trial, including direct client contact.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from intake through resolution.
• Conduct pre‑litigation tasks: client interviews, liability and damages investigation, medical record review, insurer negotiations.
• Litigate cases in Missouri and Illinois state courts and federal court when applicable, handling pleadings, discovery, motions, and pretrial filings.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, treating physicians, and experts.
• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Serve as first‑ or second‑chair at jury trials as experience permits.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, opposing counsel, insurers, and internal team.
• Participate in case valuation and strategy discussions on settlement vs trial.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active licensure in Missouri and Illinois.
• Minimum 5 years substantive personal injury experience (plaintiff or defense).
• Experience with motor vehicle and premises liability cases.
• Demonstrated litigation experience; prior jury trial experience strongly preferred.
• Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Performance‑based bonus.
• Standard benefits including health insurance, CLE support, bar dues, malpractice coverage, and paid time off.
• Opportunity for increased trial responsibility and long‑term financial growth.
• In‑office position.