Personal Injury Trial Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Saint Louis law firm seeks an experienced Personal Injury Trial Attorney to join its growing practice in Saint Louis, Missouri. Manage a complex caseload from pre-litigation through trial, representing plaintiffs in motor vehicle and trucking accident cases in Missouri and Illinois.

The attorney will handle pre-litigation and litigation daily, draft and file pleadings, guide clients through the process, interact with expert witnesses, and prepare for depositions, mediations, and court

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active MO bar membership in good standing; IL is a plus.
• Minimum 3+ years in personal injury or general liability.

Responsibilities

• Handle pre-litigation and litigation cases daily.
• Draft and file pleadings and motions.
• Guide clients through the case process.
• Interact with expert witnesses and draft reports.
• Prepare for depositions, mediations, and court appearances.

Skills

Case management

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Trial preparation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Personal Injury Trial Attorney to join its growing practice in Saint Louis, Missouri. The attorney will manage a complex caseload from pre-litigation through trial, representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases, including motor vehicle and trucking accidents, in Missouri and Illinois.

Duties

• Handle pre-litigation and litigation cases daily.
• Draft and file litigation documents, including pleadings and motions.
• Guide clients through the case process.
• Interact with expert witnesses and draft reports.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, and court appearances.

Requirements

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

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• State Bar Association membership (MO required, IL a plus)

Skills

• Case management
• Legal research and writing
• Client communication
• Trial preparation

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays