Attorney – Asbestos Litigation - St Louis, United States - Accounting Career Consultants & HR Career Consultants

Description

Why is This a Great Opportunity?

This role presents a compelling opportunity for an Attorney specializing in asbestos litigation to make a significant impact in advocating for individuals affected by mesothelioma. With a focus on plaintiff representation and involvement in critical legal processes such as drafting briefs and motions, this position offers the chance to contribute directly to the pursuit of justice.

Job Description:

Seeking an Attorney with expertise in asbestos litigation to advocate for plaintiffs diagnosed with mesothelioma. You will undertake a pivotal role in the legal process, focusing on crafting and responding to briefs, motions, and discovery. This role demands a skilled writer with 2-5 years of experience, exceptional organizational abilities, and analytical prowess.

Primary Duties:

• Prepare, review, and refine legal documents, such as briefs, motions, and discovery requests.

• Conduct comprehensive legal research to bolster case arguments and offer insights to clients.

• Validate employment histories and product exposures, procure records, and draft affidavits and other necessary paperwork.

• Represent clients in various court proceedings.

• Collaborate with the legal team to devise case strategies and implement litigation plans.

• Maintain meticulous records of case materials and documents.

• Deliver outstanding client service and guidance throughout the legal journey.

Skills:

• Persistence, thoroughness, keen attention to detail, organizational prowess, and adept problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

• Possess adept investigative skills to gather pertinent information.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

• Admission to the bar and active law practice license.

• 2-5 years of legal practice, ideally with a focus on representing plaintiffs.

• Proficiency in crafting motion responses for both state and federal courts.

• Additional experience in appellate work and judicial clerkships is advantageous.

• Strong legal research and writing capabilities.

• Exceptional organizational, detail-oriented, and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication proficiency.

• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.

• Demonstrated dedication to furnishing top-notch legal representation to clients.