Lateral Attorney, Toxic Tort Litigation

Overview

An experienced Litigation Attorney is needed to join a growing litigation team handling asbestos and toxic tort defense matters. This is a fully remote position supporting clients across Illinois and the greater St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of asbestos and toxic tort defense matters from inception through trial and resolution
• Handle all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, and conducting written discovery
• Attend court hearings regularly, including case management conferences, motion hearings, and status hearings (routine in-court appearances are expected)
• Take and defend depositions independently on a regular basis, including depositions of plaintiffs, expert witnesses, and medical professionals
• Litigate cases on the asbestos dockets in:
  • Madison County, Illinois
  • St. Clair County, Illinois
  • St. Louis County, Missouri
  • City of St. Louis, Missouri
• Develop and execute case strategy in coordination with partners and clients
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and support staff as the practice continues to grow
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide timely, high-quality reporting and communication
• Stay current on developments in asbestos litigation, relevant case law, and local court rules and procedures

Requirements

• Strong written and oral advocacy skills, with meaningful motion practice experience
• Significant, hands-on deposition experience required, including independent experience taking and defending depositions of fact witnesses and experts in asbestos and toxic tort cases
• Proven ability to independently manage a full caseload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment
• Excellent judgment, professionalism, and client-service orientation

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Must be currently admitted to practice with an active bar license in good standing within the state of Missouri and Illinois
• Minimum of 8 years of litigation experience, with a strong emphasis on asbestos defense and/or toxic tort litigation
• Demonstrated experience litigating and managing cases on the asbestos dockets in:
  • Madison and St. Clair County, Illinois
  • St. Louis County, Missouri
  • City of St. Louis, Missouri

Compensation & Benefits

• Status: Exempt
• Base salary range: $200,000–$300,000
• Plus discretionary bonus, commensurate with education and experience
• Actual salary offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including experience, location, originations, and portable book of business.

Benefits (as provided):

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Fertility coverage assistance
• Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance
• Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year
• Flexible paid vacation leave
• 1 hour of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked
• Paid parental leave
• Bereavement, jury duty, military leave
• Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits
• Discretionary bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-Up Care
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Commuting Benefits
• Technology Allowance
• Some benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing

Location / Work Arrangement

• Work arrangement: Remote (fully remote)
• Must be within commutable distance of St. Louis, Missouri; St. Clair County, Illinois; and Madison County, Illinois

Additional Information

• Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Consideration of a background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.