Toxic Tort Lawyer (2+ year)

gpac; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an Associate Attorney in toxic tort litigation to join its plaintiff-side trial team. This role involves managing active files, drafting pleadings, and taking depositions in Missouri and Illinois while developing expertise in toxic tort matters.

The candidate should have strong writing and analytical skills, a willingness to learn, and a drive to build a long-term practice in this specialty. Priority for Missouri Bar admission and flexibility in travel.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri Bar admission required.
• Illinois Bar admission or ability to obtain admission preferred.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery.
• Ability to independently handle depositions shortly after joining.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Desire to develop a long-term practice in toxic tort litigation.
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage active litigation files with increasing responsibility
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents
• Take and defend depositions in Missouri and Illinois
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy
• Work closely with experienced trial attorneys on complex toxic tort and personal injury matters
• Prepare cases for mediation, hearings, and trial
• Develop specialized experience in toxic tort litigation

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Depositions

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team oriented

Long-term practice focus

Education

Active Missouri Bar admission

Illinois Bar admission or ability to obtain admission

Job description

Associate Attorney - Toxic Tort Litigation - Plaintiff (2+ Years)

Location: St. Louis, MO

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Compensation: Starting at $85,000 (up to $125,000 for candidates with 3+ years of directly relevant experience)

The Opportunity

A growing plaintiff-side litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its trial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigator who enjoys being immersed in case strategy, motion practice, and discovery while developing expertise in toxic tort litigation.

The firm is looking for someone who can contribute immediately by handling active litigation files and quickly taking depositions in both Missouri and Illinois. While prior toxic tort experience is not required, the successful candidate must have a genuine interest in developing that expertise and building a long-term career in this practice area.

If you enjoy being the attorney who digs into the details, develops litigation strategy, and helps build cases from the ground up, this could be an outstanding fit.

What You'll Do

• Manage active litigation files with increasing responsibility


• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents


• Take and defend depositions in Missouri and Illinois


• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy


• Work closely with experienced trial attorneys on complex toxic tort and personal injury matters


• Prepare cases for mediation, hearings, and trial


• Develop specialized experience in toxic tort litigation

Qualifications

• Active Missouri Bar admission required


• Illinois Bar admission or ability to obtain admission preferred


• 2+ years of civil litigation experience


• Experience drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery


• Ability to independently handle depositions shortly after joining


• Strong legal writing, analytical, and organizational skills


• Desire to develop a long-term practice in toxic tort litigation


• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary of $85,000


• Up to $125,000 for candidates with 3+ years of highly relevant litigation experience


• Comprehensive benefits package


• Mentorship from experienced trial attorneys


• Opportunity to build a niche practice in toxic tort litigation


• Long-term growth within a successful and expanding firm

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a growing plaintiff-side litigation practice


• Immediate hands-on litigation experience


• Meaningful deposition and courtroom opportunities


• Work on complex, high-impact toxic tort matters


• Strong mentorship and professional development


• Ideal for attorneys who enjoy being the "legal surgeon" behind successful trial strategy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.