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Litigation Associate – St. Louis, MO
About us: Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC is a national plaintiffs’ law firm that exclusively represents victims of mesothelioma. Our firm is based in St. Louis with ten offices across the country and rapidly growing teams. With over eighty attorneys and two hundred seventy total employees, we are dedicated to maximizing the recovery of our deserving clients.
What we’re looking for: Our St. Louis office is seeking to hire a Litigation Associate to support our growing clientele. We are looking for energetic, driven, detail-oriented people for this on-site position.
Our cases are complex, frequently involving dozens of defendants. We often achieve multi-million dollar recoveries for our clients. Because of our complex litigation and commitment to our clients, our firm is 100% on site. This allows for a collaborative, open-door environment where we can work together to effectively represent and advocate for our clients.
As an associate, you will learn all aspects of asbestos litigation. The successful candidate should be a quick study as you will need to become familiar with various sources of asbestos exposure and the basic medical terminology associated with mesothelioma. You will be responsible for case investigation, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, document review, drafting and arguing motions, and preparing cases for trial. The successful candidate will serve as a second or third chair during trials with the potential to first chair trials after gaining sufficient experience.
Our work involves a lot client contact, which brings us into the lives of families going through the most stressful time of their lives. Empathy and the ability to build rapport with people from varied backgrounds are keys to success in this position.
Qualifications:
· J.D. from ABA accredited institution and admission to Missouri bar, or eligibility for reciprocity (Illinois admission is a bonus);
· Strong academic record;
· Excellent legal research and writing abilities;
· Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships;
· Willingness to travel (30-40% travel on average) to client's homes and other relevant locations frequently for multiple nights;
· Ability to work as an individual and as a part of a team on behalf of injured clients;
· Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize;
· Ability to work under a deadline in a fast-paced environment;
· Commitment to plaintiff work.
Preferred Experience:
· Experienced attorneys ideally have some trial, research and writing, and deposition experience, along with case management. Prior asbestos (plaintiffs’ side) experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates with judicial clerkship experience are encouraged to apply.
· Please submit a writing sample with your resume. We would like to see original work (a brief or memo) that demonstrates your aptitude in legal research and analysis.
Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid parking. In addition, we offer a 401(k) program and short and long term disability insurance.
Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
A Missouri commercial litigation and corporate boutique is seeking a Trusts and Estates associate to join their team.
The team is seeking an Associate with 2-6 years of experience in all aspects of estate planning and trust/estate administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of:
- Utilizing trusts for various purposes
- Strategies for minimizing Gift, Estate, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes
- Administering probate estates and trusts
- Preparing Gift and Estate Tax returns
- Creating and implementing business entities and succession plans
- Asset protection planning
Excellent opportunity to join a "career" firm with excellent benefits in addition to bonus opportunities.
If interested, please apply to Bridgeline Solutions today!
Defense law firm seeks a paralegal or legal assistant for their personal injury practice. This position offers the ability to work from home 2 days a week after training.
The ideal candidate will ensure effective case management by providing legal services under the supervision of an attorney.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyer
- Handle communication with clients
- Locate and develop case relevant information
- Prepare exhibit binders
- Review and summarize medical summaries
- trial prep
Qualifications
- Defense personal injury defense a plus
- Experience in legal assistance
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols
St. Louis law firm's Business, Real Estate & Corporate Transactions Group is seeking a 5+ year corporate transactional associate to join our sophisticated and growing business practice.
This role is designed for an attorney currently practicing at a larger regional or national firm who is ready for more ownership, meaningful client relationships, and a clear path toward long-term growth within a high-performing transactional group.
The Practice
- Buy- and sell-side mergers and acquisitions
- Asset and stock purchase transactions
- Commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing
- Corporate structuring and governance matters
- Strategic transactions from letter of intent through closing
We represent privately held businesses, developers, investors, and growth-oriented companies across industries.
What You’ll Do
This position is not limited to drafting support. You will:
- Lead significant portions of M&A transactions from diligence through closing
- Draft and negotiate core transaction documents (purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, LOIs, NDAs, financing documents)
- Advise clients on corporate governance and risk management
- Serve as primary or secondary client contact on transactions
- Coordinate with lenders, accountants, business advisors, and opposing counsel
- Mentor junior associates and contribute to team development
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of corporate transactional and/or commercial real estate experience
- Demonstrated experience handling sophisticated M&A transactions
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills across complex deal documents
- Ability to independently manage deal workflow and timelines
- Commercial judgment and client-facing confidence
- Missouri licensure or eligibility for admission
Job Type:
Full Time/Direct Hire
Location:
Clayton
Primary Skills:
2 yrs. business litigation exp.; MO license
Description:
Well-established Clayton firm committed to excellence in business litigation is seeking a talented junior business litigation attorney to join their dynamic team. The role offers significant growth potential, with opportunities to advance to a mid-level associate position and potentially achieve partnership within the firm.
Key responsibilities: assist in managing business litigation cases, including contract disputes, commercial conflicts, and corporate matters; draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents under supervision; conduct legal research and provide analytical insights to support case strategies; assist in trial preparation and participate in courtroom proceedings, including hearings and trials; learn and participate in the written discovery process, including interrogatories, depositions, and document production; appear in court for motions and hearings as experience grows, with mentorship provided; collaborate with partners, associates, and staff to deliver exceptional client outcomes; manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in business litigation to assist with cases from inception through resolution: demonstrated ability in drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents; strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with a track record of high-quality work; some experience assisting at trial, with prior court appearances a plus but not required.
The successful candidate will excel in drafting legal documents, conducting research, and assisting at trial, while thriving in a collaborative, in-office environment (remote work not available). This position is ideal for someone eager to take on increasing responsibilities, including court appearances, trials and appeals, as their career progresses.
Active membership in good standing with the Missouri Bar (or eligibility to waive in) required.
Competitive salary range.
Comprehensive benefit package.
Supportive and collaborative environment.
Clear path to advancement - including potential partnership for high-performing attorneys.
But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S.
Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent.
USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time, entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify.
Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.
Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below).
Salary and Benefits Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632
- $92,219 per year.
Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.
*Recruitment Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be eligible for up to $20,000 in incentives.
The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duty Locations IMPORTANT NOTICED: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.
U.S.
Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences.
RELOCATION MAY BE REQUIRED.
Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others.
A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.
This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12.
You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.
Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:> Big Bend Sector Stations
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*Presidio, Van Horn,
*Sanderson, Alpine,
*Sierra Blanca, Marfa Buffalo Sector Stations
- Wellesley Island Del Rio Sector Stations
- Del Rio, Brackettville,
*Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde El Paso Sector Stations
- Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces,
*Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta El Centro Sector Stations
- El Centro, Indio, Calexico Grand Forks Sector Stations
- Pembina Havre Sector Stations
- Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass Houlton Sector Stations
- Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren Laredo Sector Stations
- Laredo South, Cotulla,
*Hebbronville, Laredo West,
*Freer, Laredo North, Zapata Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations
- Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen San Diego Sector Stations
- Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente Spokane Sector Stations
- Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville Swanton Sector Stations
- Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford Tucson Sector Stations
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*Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox Yuma Sector Stations
- Blythe, Yuma, Wellton Duties and Responsibilities As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000 workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity.
Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include: Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.
Qualifications You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education.
This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership.
Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement.
Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level.
Please refer to the BPA GL-9
- 11 announcement.
Other Requirements Citizenship: You must be a U.S.
Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency: You must have had primary U.S.
residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions.
Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03.
The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C.
8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C.
8412(d).
Veterans’ Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA).
The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.
Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S.
Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses.
Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English.
Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.
How to Apply: Click the Apply button on this site.
You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page.
For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.
You’ll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government’s official employment site, to complete your application.
Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit.
You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S.
Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.
As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you’ll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.
