Litigation Associate - Toxic Tort Product Liability

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Litigation Associate for its St. Louis or Southern Illinois office, focusing on toxic tort, asbestos, and related product liability matters. The role offers hybrid work options after onboarding and requires a Missouri and/or Illinois law license.

The successful candidate will manage cases from inception through discovery and trial preparation, attend depositions and hearings, and draft motions and client reports. A JD and bar admission in MO or IL are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience in toxic tort, asbestos, pharmaceutical, medical device matters, or commercial litigation.
• Extensive experience with witness, party, and expert depositions preferred.
• Superior analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from inception through discovery and trial preparation.
• Attend depositions, settlement conferences, and other hearings.
• Prepare motions, discovery responses, and client reports.
• Assist in trial preparation, including strategy, discovery, records review, client interviews, and witness preparation.

Skills

Case management

Legal research & writing

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate for their St. Louis or Southern Illinois office, focusing on toxic tort and product liability cases, including asbestos matters. This position offers hybrid work options post‑onboarding. Candidates must hold a Missouri and/or Illinois law license.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from inception through discovery and trial preparation.
• Attend depositions, settlement conferences, and other hearings.
• Prepare motions, discovery responses, and client reports.
• Assist in trial preparation, including strategy, discovery, records review, client interviews, and witness preparation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience in toxic tort, asbestos, pharmaceutical, medical device matters, or commercial litigation.
• Extensive experience with witness, party, and expert depositions preferred.
• Superior analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri and/or Illinois.

Skills

• Strong case management and strategic planning abilities.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.
• Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Benefits

Hybrid work options available after onboarding.