2-3 Year Insurance Defense Associate - Litigation Focus | Saint Louis, MO

Practice area:- Insurance Defense - General,Personal Injury Defense

Overview

A well-established litigation-focused law firm is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney in Saint Louis, Missouri. This role offers hands-on litigation experience, client interaction, and the opportunity to grow within a long-established defense practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 2–3 years of experience who is licensed in Missouri and interested in building a strong foundation in defense-side litigation. The role offers meaningful responsibility, exposure to a range of matters, and the chance to work closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis on insurance defense and personal injury matters
• Draft, review, and manage pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal team members
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, and related litigation matters
• Manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines and maintaining high work quality

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Missouri; Illinois bar admission is a plus
• 2–3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in insurance defense
• Strong proficiency in legal research, writing, and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work both independently and collaboratively
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Culture & Firm Appeal

This opportunity is with a firm known for its long-standing reputation in insurance defense and related litigation matters. Attorneys benefit from a supportive team environment, hands-on experience, and exposure to a broad range of cases representing employers, insurers, and transportation-related clients. The firm values professionalism, collaboration, and consistent legal excellence.

Why This Role Is Unique

• Opportunity to build litigation skills within a well-rounded insurance defense practice
• Exposure to diverse matters including insurance coverage and transportation defense
• Supportive environment with experienced mentors
• Strong platform for long-term professional growth in regional litigation practice

Call to Action

• Apply now for a confidential discussion with a recruiter.
• Explore this defense-side litigation opportunity today.
• Submit your resume to learn more about this Saint Louis–based role.

This firm has offices in Illinois and Missouri (St. Louis and Springfield) and has been practicing for over 50 years. The firm has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers. Its practice areas include insurance coverage, toxic tort, insurance defense, trucking and transportation, and workers' compensation and employment, serving employers, insurance companies, and trucking companies.

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