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Associate Attorney - Toxic Tort / Product Liabi...

Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd. | Saint Louis, MO

Posted Date 10/29/2024
Description

Description:

Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney for its toxic tort / product liability practice group in our St. Louis office. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to hone their litigation skills and take responsibility for the day-to-day management of an assigned case load while still being afforded the benefit of working in a team environment and receiving training and mentorship from partners with deep experience in these practice areas. This position can be in-office, hybrid or fully remote (within reasonable distance of St. Louis).

We seek candidates with:
  • Current, active license to practice law in Missouri. Dual licensure with additional states desirable (IL, IN, TN, WV);
  • Prior asbestos experience preferred;
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in civil litigation including experience in drafting pleadings, written discovery; motions and other related litigation documents; performing legal research; taking and defending depositions; reporting to clients and/or insurance carriers; and other facets of the litigation process;
  • Excellent legal research, writing and advocacy skills;
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines;
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills;
  • Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues and produce top quality work;
  • A willingness to be proactive and take ownership of projects and assignments;
  • Experience handling mediations/arbitrations desirable.

This position offers exponential opportunities for career advancement within a well-established, but growing organization. Our attorneys work on sophisticated and challenging matters in a collaborative team environment. Associates take ownership of case management (along with a supervising partner) and have the ability to handle all aspects of a file from inception through resolution/trial. Compensation is competitive with opportunity for bonus and credit for business origination.

If you are looking to be challenged and handle files independently while having the ability to work collaboratively with an experienced litigation team, please apply and include your cover letter and resume.

Benefits:
  • 401(k) with match
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

About the Firm:
Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a national firm with additional offices in Austin, Boston, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Roseland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa and Wheeling. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters including, but not limited to: asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty.
Title
Associate / Attorney / Lawyer
Years of Experience
1-3 | 3-5 | 5-7 | 7+

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