Litigation Associate

Litigation Associate – Build Your Trial Career from Day One

A nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury firm is adding a Litigation Associate to its trial team. This is a rare opportunity for an attorney with 1–3 years of experience to step directly into meaningful litigation and courtroom work, without being sidelined in the background for years.

What Makes This Role Different

• Trial-Ready Experience: From your first day, you'll manage active cases, argue motions, and participate in depositions and trials.
• Direct Mentorship: Learn strategy and trial practice side by side with award-winning litigators who are invested in your growth.
• Tech-Driven Practice: Leverage innovative platforms like Salesforce and litigation technology that streamline case management and sharpen client results.
• Winning Team Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where every victory, large or small, is celebrated.

What You'll Do

• Handle a personal injury litigation docket from filing through verdict.
• Draft motions, briefs, and pleadings that move cases forward.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Advocate for clients at hearings, mediations, and trial.
• Partner with senior attorneys to craft strategies that deliver results.
• Negotiate settlements with confidence and creativity.

What You Bring

• Missouri Bar admission (Illinois a plus).
• 1–3 years of litigation experience (personal injury or insurance defense is highly valued).
• Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Resilience, drive, and passion for standing up for clients in the courtroom.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary $80K–$95K + uncapped bonuses (first-year earnings expected $100K+).
• Full health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with match.
• Paid parental leave and generous PTO.
• Hands-on mentorship and professional development with top trial lawyers.

Why Apply?

This isn't just a job, it's a chance to build your trial career from the ground up. If you're ready to advocate in the courtroom, sharpen your litigation skills, and grow into a recognized trial lawyer, this opportunity offers the platform and mentorship to make it happen.

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. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.