Toxic Tort Litigation Associate - Hands-On Trial Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship from trial attorneys

Niche practice in toxic tort

Long-term career growth

Job summary

A growing plaintiff-side litigation firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its trial team in toxic tort matters across Missouri and Illinois. The role emphasizes strategy, motion practice, and discovery with immediate active files and depositions.

Requirements include 2+ years of civil litigation and Missouri Bar admission; Illinois admission or ability to obtain is preferred. Starting salary is $85,000, with up to $125,000 for 3+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Active Missouri Bar admission required; Illinois Bar admission preferred.
• Strong legal writing, analytical and organizational skills.

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

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active Missouri Bar

Job description

A growing plaintiff-side litigation firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its trial team in toxic tort matters across Missouri and Illinois. The role emphasizes strategy, motion practice, and discovery with immediate active files and depositions.

Requirements include 2+ years of civil litigation and Missouri Bar admission; Illinois admission or ability to obtain is preferred. Starting salary is $85,000, with up to $125,000 for 3+ years of relevant experience.