Medical Malpractice Defense Associate Attorney (2-5 yrs)

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401K matching

Job summary

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC in St. Louis is seeking an attorney with 2–5 years of experience focusing on medical malpractice defense.

Candidates must be licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois and capable of handling complex cases independently. The firm offers competitive compensation and a broad benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois.
• Ability to work independently on complex cases.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Medical malpractice defense experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage file throughout litigation process independently and as a part of the team.
• Conduct fact investigations.
• Handle document productions and other discovery tasks.
• Prepare witnesses for deposition.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare pleadings, briefs, and motions.
• Review and analyze policies, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Court hearing preparation and attendance including oral arguments of motions.
• Trial preparation and attendance including trial team support and direct and cross examination of witnesses.

Skills

Independent work

Written communication

Oral communication

Legal research

Education

Missouri license

Illinois license

Job description

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC in St. Louis is seeking an attorney with 2–5 years of experience focusing on medical malpractice defense.

Candidates must be licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois and capable of handling complex cases independently. The firm offers competitive compensation and a broad benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and 401(k) matching.