Insurance Defense Associate Attorney—Trial-Ready

Gpac; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical PPO/HSA options

Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) retirement with employer match

PTO and parental leave

Commuter benefits

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

GPAC seeks an Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense) in St. Louis, MO to handle local and national accounts with a dynamic litigation team. Missouri admission required; additional admissions in IL, MI, IN, IA, WI, or TX are highly valued.

Role emphasizes independent case management, courtroom advocacy, and strategic thinking. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered to qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with motion practice and depositions (lead experience preferred).
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated with a client-centered, team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse litigation caseload independently.
• Conducting and defending depositions.
• Drafting and arguing motions.
• Handling discovery, trial preparation, and client reporting.
• Appearing in court for hearings and trials across multiple jurisdictions.
• Preparing witnesses and supporting trial strategy development.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical thinking

Deposition experience

Motion practice

Organizational skills

Client-focused

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

None

Job description

GPAC seeks an Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense) in St. Louis, MO to handle local and national accounts with a dynamic litigation team. Missouri admission required; additional admissions in IL, MI, IN, IA, WI, or TX are highly valued.

Role emphasizes independent case management, courtroom advocacy, and strategic thinking. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered to qualified candidates.