Description

Asbestos Litigation Lawyer - Plaintiff Representation

Location: St. Louis preferred, remote possible

Position Type: Full-time

About Us: We are a well-established law firm in the St. Louis area specializing in asbestos litigation, primarily representing plaintiffs who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. With a history of success in this field, we are committed to providing outstanding legal representation to our clients. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated lawyer to join our team.

Job Description: As a Lawyer specializing in asbestos litigation, you will be responsible for representing plaintiffs who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. You will play a critical role in the legal process, focusing on writing and responding to briefs, motions, and discovery. This position requires a strong writer with 2-5 years of experience, excellent organization, and analysis skills.

Key Responsibilities:

· Drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents, including briefs, motions, and discovery requests.

· Conducting legal research to support your cases and providing recommendations to clients.

· Verifying background information concerning work history and product exposures, obtaining records, preparing affidavits and other documents.

· Representing clients in court proceedings.

· Collaborating with the legal team to develop case strategies and execute litigation plans.

· Maintaining a thorough and organized record of case materials and documents.

· Providing exceptional client service and support throughout the legal process.

Qualifications:

· J.D. from an accredited law school.

· Passed the bar and admitted to practice law.

· 2-5 years of legal experience, preferably with a focus on plaintiff representation.

· Experience preparing motion responses in state and federal courts.

· Appellate experience and judicial clerkships are a plus.

· Strong legal research and writing skills.

· Highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytical.

· Excellent communication abilities.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality legal services to clients.

Skills:

· Persistence, thoroughness, high attention to detail, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to multi-task and problem solve.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

· Possess savvy investigative skills to gather pertinent information.

We offer a robust benefits package and bonus opportunities. $75K - $120K base but commensurate with experience.

The Firm cannot consider candidates with prior asbestos defense litigation experience due to conflicts.

Skills

• Asbestos Litigation
• Asbestos
• Plaintiff
• Litigation

Responsibilities

• You will play a critical role in the legal process, focusing on writing and responding to briefs, motions, and discovery
• Drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents, including briefs, motions, and discovery requests
• Conducting legal research to support your cases and providing recommendations to clients
• Verifying background information concerning work history and product exposures, obtaining records, preparing affidavits and other documents
• Representing clients in court proceedings
• Collaborating with the legal team to develop case strategies and execute litigation plans
• Maintaining a thorough and organized record of case materials and documents
• Providing exceptional client service and support throughout the legal process

Qualifications

• This position requires a strong writer with 2-5 years of experience, excellent organization, and analysis skills
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Passed the bar and admitted to practice law
• 2-5 years of legal experience, preferably with a focus on plaintiff representation
• Experience preparing motion responses in state and federal courts
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytical
• Excellent communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality legal services to clients
• Persistence, thoroughness, high attention to detail, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to multi-task and problem solve
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Possess savvy investigative skills to gather pertinent information
• The Firm cannot consider candidates with prior asbestos defense litigation experience due to conflicts

Educational Requirements

• Bachelors Degree

Benefits

• We offer a robust benefits package and bonus opportunities
• $75K - $120K base but commensurate with experience