Job details
Job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Full job description
Responsibilities:
This is an administrative law / litigation associate positionA qualified candidate shall be able to handle the demands and pace of litigation representing insurance companies and large public/private companiesSpecific tasks include:
Taking depositions of plaintiffs, witnesses, experts and other parties
Conducting discovery
Performing legal research
Maintaining current on legal developments in case law and statutory changes in order to advise clients
Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents
Conducting trials, hearings and conferences with judges throughout the state
Participate in marketing events such as conferences with prospective clients
Skills and specifications:
In addition to the aforementioned tasks performed on a daily basis, a qualified candidate shall possess the following skills:
Strong written and oral advocacy skills
Exceptional research abilities
Analytical and logical reasoning aptitudes
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to handle large caseloads and juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent negotiation skills
Detail oriented
Excellent organizational skills
Be willing to work with senior attorneys and paralegals in all aspects of litigation
Education and qualifications:
The qualified candidate shall possess the following requirements:
A law degree from an aba accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in missouri
Preference given to attorneys with prior experience in any of the following areas: o missouri workers’ compensation o tort litigation o civil defense of public entities o insurance subrogation o insurance defense
Salary / benefits offered:
In order to ensure the we hire the best possible candidates; we offer a very competitive compensation package which includes the following:
Very competitive salary commensurate with experience
Paid vacation / sick time
Retirement with employer match
Monthly cell phone reimbursement
Travel expense and meal reimbursement
Ability to work in a medium size office with collegial atmosphere with opportunity for advancement through defined partnership track
Ability to work from home or remotely
Job type: full-time
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Supplemental pay:
Bonus pay
Work location:
One location
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: one location
