Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Morgan & Morgan; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Personal Injury Attorney to join their dynamic team in St. Louis. This role involves managing a complex caseload from pre-litigation to trial, representing plaintiffs in motor vehicle accidents and other personal injury cases. With a supportive case staff including paralegals and legal assistants, you will have the resources to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The firm offers a competitive compensation package with uncapped commission opportunities and an excellent benefits plan, ensuring that you are well-supported in your mission to advocate for consumer rights. If you are passionate about making a difference for clients, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of personal injury experience required.
• Active member of the State Bar Association (MO required).

Responsibilities

• Handle pre-litigation and litigation cases daily.
• Draft and file litigation documents including pleadings and motions.
• Guide clients through the case process.

Skills

Client Service

Communication Skills

Writing Skills

Oral Advocacy

Self-starter

Education

Law Degree (J.D.)

Job description

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 3,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Summary

Morgan & Morgan is looking for an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to join its quickly growing practice of plaintiff's personal injury lawyers and supporting case staff in our offices in downtown St. Louis, Missouri.

The Personal Injury Attorney will handle a heavy and complex case load from pre-litigation, litigation, trial prep and trial. Cases may include representing plaintiffs in motor vehicle accident cases in and around Saint Louis, MO, and the surrounding metro area (including other areas of Missouri and Illinois).

Our law firm's generous and competitive compensation includes a base salary, guaranteed commission, and competitive ongoing commission fees / bonuses (uncapped), as well as a full benefits package. Additionally, each litigator will have a large case staff assisting them, including a dedicated paralegal and a dedicated legal assistant.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of both pre-litigation and litigation cases
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memoranda of law
• Guide plaintiff clients through the case process
• Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances

Qualifications

• Law degree (J.D. / JD / Juris Doctor) from a fully accredited law school
• An active member in good standing with the State Bar Association (MO required, IL a plus)
• Minimum 3+ years of personal injury / premises liability experience
• Ability to manage high volume of pre-lit and litigation cases
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

Benefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.