Associate Attorney

Job Description A litigation defense firm with over 200 employees, has an opportunity for an attorney with 3 - 5 years of experience and a strong interest in litigation defense in its St. Louis office. Candidates must be licensed in Missouri and Illinois, have the ability to work independently on complex cases and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Medical Malpractice experience is preferred. Duties and Responsibilities Manage file throughout litigation process independently and as a part of the team. Conduct fact investigations. Handle document productions and other discovery tasks. Prepare witnesses for deposition. Take and defend depositions. Prepare pleadings, briefs, and motions. Review and analyze policies, contracts, and other legal documents. Court hearing preparation and attendance including oral arguments of motions. Trial preparation and attendance including trial team support and direct and cross examination of witnesses. We offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, medical, dental, vision, basic and voluntary life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and 401K matching. Committed to promoting diversity within our organization and the legal community, we encourage candidates from all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr