Litigation Associate - Saint Louis, United States - Staffing Technologies

    Staffing Technologies
    Staffing Technologies Saint Louis, United States

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    Job Title: Litigation Associate
    Location: St. Louis, MO
    Duration: Fulltime/Direct hire/Perm
    Primary Skills:

    • Missouri State Bar License
    • 2+ years of Civil Litigation Experience
    • Targeting experience in the following practice areas: Toxic Tort, Medical Mal Practice, Plaintiff's Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
    • A candidate with substantive experience with Insurance Defense is a hard NO
    • Mission driven/victim-centric mentality.

    Litigation Associate – Public Advocacy with Corporate Perks

    • A national plaintiff's law firm with a focus on public advocacy has partnered with Staffing Technologies in their search for a committed Litigation Associate to support their growing clientele.
    • With over 75 attorneys nationwide, this firm provides you with the opportunity to realize a robust benefits and compensation offering while remaining dedicated to victim's rights.
    • If you have experience representing the plaintiff in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, or Toxic Tort litigation then we'd love to hear from you
    • As an associate in the St. Louis, MO office, you will learn all aspects of asbestos litigation and have the support and mentorship to become an expert in this focus area.
    • A successful candidate should be a quick study as you will need to become familiar with various sources of asbestos exposure and the basic medical terminology associated with mesothelioma.
    • You will be responsible for case investigation, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, document review, drafting and arguing motions, and preparing cases for trial.
    • The Portland office has a collegial atmosphere, and you will have the opportunity to work with and be mentored by experienced, successful trial attorneys.
    • The successful candidate will serve as a second or third chair during trials with the potential to first chair trials after gaining sufficient experience.

    Qualifications:

    • J.D. from ABA accredited institution and admission to Missouri bar, or eligibility for reciprocity.
    • Strong academic record.
    • Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
    • Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships.
    • Willingness to travel frequently.
    • Ability to work as an individual and as a part of a team on behalf of injured clients.
    • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
    • Ability to work under a deadline in a fast-paced environment.
    • Commitment to plaintiff work.

    Preferred Experience:

    • This position is open to experienced associates AND recent graduates.
    • Experienced attorneys ideally have some trial, research and writing, and deposition experience.
    • Recent graduates ideally have a hard-working, driven attitude with an aptitude for legal research and writing.
    • Candidates with judicial clerkship experience are encouraged to apply.
    • Please submit a writing sample with your resume. We would like to see original work (a brief or memo) that demonstrates your aptitude in legal research and analysis
    Company DescriptionStaffing Technologies has 20+ Years of IT Staffing and Consulting Experience. Headquartered in Overland, KS, we have 9 Offices Nationwide and have 3 Global Delivery locations. Saicon, our Parent Company, specializes in and has rich experience filling various type of job roles (Both IT & Non IT) in Retail, Consumer Products and Brands, Insurance, Logistics and Travel, Banking and Financials, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Life Sciences, Telecom, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government and Public Sector.

    Company Description

    Staffing Technologies has 20+ Years of IT Staffing and Consulting Experience. Headquartered in Overland, KS, we have 9 Offices Nationwide and have 3 Global Delivery locations. Saicon, our Parent Company, specializes in and has rich experience filling various type of job roles (Both IT & Non IT) in Retail, Consumer Products and Brands, Insurance, Logistics and Travel, Banking and Financials, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Life Sciences, Telecom, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government and Public Sector.