Civil Defense Litigator: Med Mal & Tort

Orionplacement; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Orionplacement in St. Louis seeks an experienced litigation attorney to independently manage civil defense matters, including medical malpractice and toxic tort cases, with deposition, motion, and trial support.

You will collaborate with partners and the trial team, develop case strategy, handle discovery, and contribute to a dynamic practice serving businesses and professionals in the region.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Missouri and Illinois law licenses in good standing.
• 3+ years of litigation experience.
• Civil litigation defense experience strongly preferred.
• Medical malpractice, toxic tort, product liability, professional liability, or insurance defense experience is a plus.
• Ability to independently manage complex matters and competing deadlines.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage litigation files while collaborating with partners and other members of the trial team.
• Handle medical malpractice, toxic tort, and other sophisticated civil defense matters.
• Conduct factual investigations and develop case strategy.
• Manage written discovery, document productions, and case related analysis.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and trial.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, motions, and other persuasive legal documents.
• Review contracts, policies, medical records, and other case materials.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, including oral arguments on motions.
• Participate in trial preparation and proceedings, including witness examinations and trial team support.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Independent matter management

Deadline management

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Orionplacement in St. Louis seeks an experienced litigation attorney to independently manage civil defense matters, including medical malpractice and toxic tort cases, with deposition, motion, and trial support.

You will collaborate with partners and the trial team, develop case strategy, handle discovery, and contribute to a dynamic practice serving businesses and professionals in the region.