Description:
A Saint Louis Personal Injury Lawyer is a culture forward St. Louis personal injury law firm on a rapid growth trajectory. If you're looking to make a change, we're looking to talk with you about a very bright future. Our standards are high and we're unashamed of our commitment to being one of the best firms in the country. To join us you must be a true believer in aggressively advocating for clients, purpose driven, a great communicator, and committed to a team first approach to success. We are looking for high performers ready to accept the mission not just the position.Our attorneys have legitimate high earning potential, a clear path to career advancement, and a healthy organizational structure to facilitate their success. Competitive benefits package includes parking, medical, 401(k), vision, dental, paid holidays and unlimited vacation.
Qualifications:
- Must be an active member in good standing with the MO State Bar Association. Maintaining an IL license as well is preferred.
- A law degree from a fully accredited law school.
- 4+ years of experience practicing Plaintiff Personal Injury Law.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral communication, judgment, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- High drive and a need to achieve personal and team success.
- Ability to collaborate and learn from others.
- Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain the highest standards of ethics and zealous advocacy on behalf of our clients.
- Manage an inventory of cases ranging in stage from pre-litigation to trial with the support of dedicated staff.
- Guide clients through the case process with frequent communication, empathy, and wisdom.
- Analyze case-specific legal issues and documentation (insurance policies, lien language, settlement releases).
- Draft and file litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandum.
- Regularly consult with adjusters, experts, opposing counsel, and other parties as needed to effectively move cases forward.
- Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.