Toxic Tort Defense Associate - Hybrid, Mentored Trial Work

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Mentorship by experienced partners

Bonuses (quarterly/year-end)

CLE travel allowance paid by the firm

Marketing allowance

401K plan

Health, dental, vision plans

HSA and FSA plans

Company provided life insurance

Long-term disability

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP in St. Louis is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience to join its litigation team handling toxic tort cases and civil matters.

You will participate in all stages of cases and make court appearances as part of a team of seasoned attorneys. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting key motions and written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and contributing to pretrial motions and discovery disputes, with strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Active Missouri license to practice law
• 2-5 years of experience in defense litigation and toxic tort preferred
• Experience drafting critical motions and written discovery
• Substantial deposition experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of litigated claims and prepare for trial
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations
• Analyze discovery, medical records, and motion practice
• Research legal issues and investigations
• Draft briefs, memos, and client updates

Skills

Deposition experience

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Self-starter

Team player

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP in St. Louis is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience to join its litigation team handling toxic tort cases and civil matters.

You will participate in all stages of cases and make court appearances as part of a team of seasoned attorneys. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting key motions and written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and contributing to pretrial motions and discovery disputes, with strong organizational and