Litigation Associate - Plaintiff Personal Injury (3+ year)

Gpac; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

GPAC's client in the Greater St. Louis area seeks a Litigation Associate to join its nationally recognized trial team. With 3+ years of litigation experience, you will gain immediate hands-on exposure with direct mentorship, handling depositions, motions, and trial prep.

You will litigate personal injury matters, work with senior attorneys, and use modern litigation tools. This role offers a hybrid on-site setup with a base salary around $130K+ DOE and uncapped bonuses, plus comprehensive

Qualifications

• Licensed Missouri Bar in good standing; Illinois license preferred.
• 3+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Thrives in a high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Litigate a docket of personal injury cases from filing through trial.
• Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate with senior trial attorneys to develop winning case strategies.
• Negotiate settlements and advocate aggressively for clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research & writing

Oral advocacy

Resilience

Education

Missouri Bar admission

Illinois license preferred

Job description

Litigation Associate (Trial Attorney - Plaintiff's Personal Injury)

Location: Greater St. Louis Area (Hybrid | Primarily On-Site) Compensation: $130K+ DOE base salary + uncapped performance bonuses Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A prominent plaintiff's personal injury law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its nationally recognized trial team. This role is ideal for a motivated attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience who is ready to accelerate their courtroom career. Unlike big-firm roles where junior attorneys spend years behind the scenes, here you'll gain immediate hands-on litigation and trial experience with direct mentorship from seasoned trial lawyers.

Why This Firm Stands Out

Direct Mentorship: Daily collaboration with senior litigators on strategy, deposition prep, and trial practice.

Accelerated Courtroom Exposure: Manage your own docket, conduct depositions, argue motions, and serve as first or second chair at trial.

Cutting-Edge Tools: A tech-forward practice leveraging Salesforce and modern litigation technology for efficiency and results.

Winning Culture: A supportive, driven team that fights for justice and celebrates successes together.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigate a docket of personal injury cases from filing through trial.
• Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate with senior trial attorneys to develop winning case strategies.
• Negotiate settlements and advocate aggressively for clients.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the Missouri Bar (Illinois license strongly preferred).
• 3+ years of litigation experience (personal injury or insurance defense background highly valued).
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• A resilient, driven mindset with the ability to thrive in a high-performance environment.
• Passion for client advocacy and trial work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $130K+ DOE , plus uncapped bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid maternity leave and other paid time off.
• Professional development and mentorship from nationally recognized trial lawyers.
• Collaborative, growth-focused work environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.