Toxic Tort Of Counsel - Hybrid/Remote Litigation Expert

Wilson Elser; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Wilson Elser's St. Louis office is seeking a Toxic Tort Of Counsel Attorney to join a collaborative team handling complex talc, silicosis, asbestos, and other toxic tort matters. The successful candidate will draft pleadings, attend hearings, and manage a litigation caseload from start to finish while collaborating across offices.

Missouri bar admission and 8+ years' toxic tort experience are preferred. We offer hybrid or remote work options, a culture of mentorship, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• JD from ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Missouri.
• 8+ years of toxic tort litigation experience preferred.
• Asbestos, talc, silicosis, diacetyl, benzene or related toxic tort experience preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required.
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other witnesses preferred.
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus.
• Superior analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda and other documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate across departments and offices within the firm.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload from start to finish.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Skills

Toxic Tort

Litigation

Oral Advocacy

Discovery drafting

Motions drafting

Analytical skills

Client communication

Education

JD from ABA accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser's St. Louis office is seeking a Toxic Tort Of Counsel Attorney to join a collaborative team handling complex talc, silicosis, asbestos, and other toxic tort matters. The successful candidate will draft pleadings, attend hearings, and manage a litigation caseload from start to finish while collaborating across offices.

Missouri bar admission and 8+ years' toxic tort experience are preferred. We offer hybrid or remote work options, a culture of mentorship, and opportunities for