Lateral Attorney, Toxic Tort Litigation

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation team serving clients across Illinois and the greater St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area. This is a fully remote position.

The ideal candidate has deep experience on the asbestos docket and is interested in contributing to the continued expansion of the organization’s regional litigation practice. A portable book of business is not required.

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 on a regular basis, 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 (deposition practice is a central and daily component)
• Litigate cases on the asbestos dockets in Madison County, Illinois; St. Clair County, Illinois; St. Louis County, Missouri; and the 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 & Experience

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• 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 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 and the City of St. Louis, Missouri

Compensation & Benefits

• Status: Exempt
• Salary range: $200,000-$300,000 base salary, 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 include:

• 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

Work Arrangement & Location

• Remote, 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 any 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.