Associate Attorney

A well-established Midwest insurance defense firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its St. Louis office, with a primary focus on general liability and transportation/trucking litigation. We're ideally looking for attorneys with 3–5 years of experience but are open to candidates with approximately 3–8 years of civil litigation experience . This is a hybrid position (3 days in office / 2 remote) offering meaningful litigation responsibility, direct partner mentorship, and a realistic path toward long-term advancement. The firm moves efficiently and is typically able to take candidates from initial conversation to decision within approximately two weeks. Practice Focus General liability Transportation & trucking litigation Complex civil litigation Responsibilities Independently manage a litigation docket Draft pleadings, motions, discovery and legal memoranda Take and defend depositions Appear at hearings, mediations and settlement conferences Communicate directly with clients, carriers and opposing counsel Participate in case strategy and trial preparation Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school Approximately 3–8 years of litigation experience Transportation or trucking experience is a plus Strong writing, deposition and motion practice skills Why This Role Strong transportation and general liability practice Direct mentorship from experienced partners Manageable caseloads (generally 30–40 active matters) Unlimited PTO Profit sharing and performance bonuses Compensation Approximately $125,000–150,000+, depending on experience, plus production-based bonus opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr