Mass Torts Counsel Attorney - Missouri License Required - Remote

Overview

A prestigious Am Law 100 law firm is seeking a Missouri licensed attorney to join its nationally recognized Mass Torts Practice Group as Counsel. This role involves working on sophisticated, high-profile asbestos, talc, and product liability litigation alongside an experienced team handling complex matters nationwide. The practice manages large-scale, technically complex cases requiring strategic thinking, strong advocacy, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage asbestos, talc, and product liability litigation matters through all phases
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive legal filings
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Manage written discovery and develop discovery strategy
• Perform legal research and develop persuasive legal arguments
• Prepare for hearings, court appearances, mediations, and trial
• Work directly with clients, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, and litigation support teams
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to develop strategic approaches
• Travel periodically for depositions, hearings, court appearances, and other litigation proceedings

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Active Missouri Bar license in good standing
• Approximately 3 to 5 years of experience handling toxic tort, asbestos, talc, product liability, or other complex civil litigation matters
• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple active matters
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative litigation team while exercising sound independent judgment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $150,000 to $215,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and geographic location
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Remote work arrangements considered
• Part-time and flexible work schedule options available based on business needs

Location

Preference is given to candidates located in or near the St. Louis metropolitan area. Qualified candidates interested in remote work arrangements are encouraged to apply. Periodic travel will be required for litigation-related proceedings.