Attorney - Personal Injury Associate

Position Summary: Seeking an experienced Personal Injury Associate licensed in Missouri and Illinois with 5+ years of personal injury experience. Responsible for managing a high-volume caseload of motor vehicle (car, truck, motorcycle) and premises liability cases from pre-litigation through trial, including direct client contact. Responsibilities: • Manage personal injury cases from intake through resolution. • Conduct pre-litigation tasks: client interviews, liability and damages investigation, medical record review, insurer negotiations. • Litigate cases in Missouri and Illinois state courts and federal court when applicable, handling pleadings, discovery, motions, and pretrial filings. • Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, treating physicians, and experts. • Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial. • Serve as first- or second-chair at jury trials as experience permits. • Maintain proactive communication with clients, opposing counsel, insurers, and internal team. • Participate in case valuation and strategy discussions on settlement vs trial. Qualifications: • J.D. from an accredited law school. • Active licensure in Missouri and Illinois. • Minimum 5 years substantive personal injury experience (plaintiff or defense). • Experience with motor vehicle and premises liability cases. • Demonstrated litigation experience; prior jury trial experience strongly preferred. • Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Benefits: • Performance-based bonus. • Standard benefits including health insurance, CLE support, bar dues, malpractice coverage, and paid time off. • Opportunity for increased trial responsibility and long-term financial growth. • In-office position.   #HireFinder #LI-PROMOTED #LI-Onsite