Associate Attorney (General Liability)
Associate Attorney (General Liability)
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Job Description
Litchfield Cavo LLP is a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm founded in 1998 on one principleclient service comes first. Our attorneys operate out of 23 offices serving clients in more than 35 states nationwide. Collectively we are a resource of experienced trial attorneys providing creative and responsive service.
Our St Louis MO is growing and actively seeking a Litigation Attorney interested in growing his/her career among our team of staff and attorneys who value and foster open and honest communication and act with integrity and professionalism.
Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.
OPPORTUNITY Associate Attorney
Litchfield Cavo seeks a highly-motivated Associate Attorney with at least 2 to 5 years experience in the defense of general liability. Broad experience in Insurance Defense is a plus. Must be licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois state and federal courts. Additional state admissions is a plus. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of lawyers defending matters throughout the United States for various clients within a forward-thinking firm.
SKILLS and ABILITIES
The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:
practice law in the state of Missouri and Illinois;
manage multiple case files successfully in a busy environment;
demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;
excellent written and verbal communication skills;
strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills;
ability to move from case to case; and
knowledge of both state and federal court procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include handling a substantial caseload of litigation. The following are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner:
draft prepare and handle pleadings motions orders and legal memoranda;
draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions;
conduct legal research competently and with proficiency;
prepare and take depositions of parties and experts;
review client documents draft case evaluations and status report correspondence; and
assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances;
The firm provides an experienced support staff current technology ongoing training and full-time IT and marketing departments.
Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race color religion national origin age gender gender identity or expression marital status sexual orientation ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
