Toxic Tort Plaintiff Associate Attorney (2+ yrs)

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

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.