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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.

St. louis law firm is recruiting an experienced litigation paralegal with 1+ years' experience in litigation supporting a team of attorneys in our toxic tort/asbestos practice for our St. Louis office.

What we offer:

• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values collaboration and mutual support.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Client-Centric Approach: Work with a firm that prioritizes client relationships and satisfaction.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a firm that values your expertise and dedication, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

You'll love this job if:

• You have passion for litigation work
• You take pride in being organized
• You are detail-oriented
• You can have fun at work
• You can be flexible

What you'll do:

• Assist attorneys in all phases of products liability litigation, with an emphasis in asbestos defense, including case intake, investigation, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and post-trial activities
• Review, organize, and summarize various types of records, including medical records, incident reports, plaintiff fact sheets, work histories, deposition transcripts, and other case-related documents
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, answers, motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests and responses
• Coordinate, schedule, and prepare attorneys for meetings, depositions with experts and witnesses, and court appearances
• Prepare subpoenas, authorizations, and document production logs
• Prepare and maintain detailed case chronologies, exposure analyses, and product identification summaries
• Conduct factual and legal research to support case strategy
• Conduct research to locate expert witnesses
• Prepare exhibits and other materials for hearings, mediations, and trials
• Support attorneys in trial preparation and attend trial, as necessary
• Support attorneys in settlement negotiations, including preparation of settlement documents and releases
• Communicate professionally with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and other third parties
• Track case deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures

You should have:

• 4 Year Degree in Legal Studies or 4 Year Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2 Years experience as a billing Paralegal or 2 Year Degree in Paralegal/Legal Studies and a minimum of 5 Years experience.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices at a level normally acquired through formal paralegal training
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
• Ability to proofread material for contextual, grammatical, typographic, or spelling errors
• Ability to review, organize, analyze, and summarize facts and documents
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Products
• Proficient in document management and case management software
• Ability to travel to private and public buildings, locally or nationwide, via private or public transportation to assist attorney in representing clients

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!

St. Louis law firm seeks a Legal Assistant for their litigation department. The firm's location is ideal! Great benefit and compensation package.

The ideal candidate will ensure smooth assistance to the team and effective case management by providing legal services under the supervision of an attorney. This individual will communicate frequently with the clients in order to serve them adequately. Additionally, this candidate will conduct necessary case research to aid the legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyer
• Handle communication with clients
• Locate and develop case relevant information

Qualifications

• Experience in litigation. Family law a plus.
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols
• Experience with Microsoft Suite

Premier midsized firm with offices in Missouri and Illinois seeks a Corporate Associate or Counsel.

Varied work, including M&A, commercial agreements and entity formation.

May be some additional work as well in real estate and estate planning, but NO experience in these areas is necessary.

If interested, please apply to Bridgeline Solutions today!

Our team is growing! Trustpoint.One has partnered with a nationally recognized employer, with offices in St. Louis, in their search for licensed attorneys, with prior litigation experience, to join an existing and growing team. This is a great opportunity to join a long-term, open-ended project that will involve:

• In-depth claims review, including reviewing all records and information necessary to assess the claim.
• Preparing a Claim Summaries and Medical Chronologies that includes a general calculation of damages to review with managing counsel.
• Contacting claimant's counsel to initiate settlement negotiations after receiving authorization of the appropriate settlement range for that claim from managing counsel.
• Requesting a settlement check and drafting necessary settlement agreement, if a settlement is reached, or requesting a denial letter, if the claim cannot be settled.
• Performing necessary follow-up and detailed status record keeping while working through these claims.

Many of the Attorneys currently working on this project for our client have been on this team for years! If you are seeking stability and a unique opportunity to apply your litigation skills, this could be the ideal professional fit for you.

Requirements include:

• Must be a Member, in good standing, of at least one US State Bar
• Prior experience working on litigation cases, including clerkships and paralegal experience, and/or claims review experience is required
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented
• Successful candidates must complete the process to secure a government security clearance before starting this project
• Pay rate: $30/hour; 40 hours per week (which you can work in a 4 day week if desired)
• Must reside in the St. Louis area and be able to work in the office in St. Louis on a hybrid basis
• All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time.

This is an excellent opportunity to perform substantive work on a high-profile, sophisticated litigation matter. Highly collegial team, flexible work hours offered.

Interested and qualified Attorneys should submit a resume, in Word format, for immediate consideration.

Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

QPWB, a multi-office national civil/commercial litigation and transactional practices law firm, is looking to expand its footprint and open an office in St. Louis, Missouri. We are searching for attorneys with a portable book of business, with sufficient revenue to cover salary and overhead, who are capable of establishing and growing the office. This is a good opportunity to get in on the ground floor and be the first anchor for the firm in your venue.

QPWB has proven its ability to build offices around successful attorneys and expand portfolios through national cross marketing collaboration. If you are passionate about the practice of law but less passionate about the "management" of the practice of law, we should talk. We understand the time drain that is required for the administrative and marketing activity required to keep your practice thriving. QPWB can provide the operational and backroom support to allow you more time to handle your legal matters and grow your business.

QPWB is the largest woman and minority owned law firm in the nation. Our culture supports creative entrepreneurs and we are dedicated to providing growth and career development opportunities. We understand that one size does not fit all and we afford a great deal of autonomy to our managing partners and practice group leaders.

QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Commercial Paralegal

Location: St Louis MO(HYBRID)

Duration – 10 Months

Pay Rate – $30 - 40/hr On W2

Key Responsibilities

? Prepare first drafts of commercial agreements, including supply agreements, distribution agreements, licensing agreements, and service contracts

? Review and redline routine commercial contracts against company templates and approved fallback positions and identify non-standard terms and deviations from approved playbooks and escalate appropriately to attorneys

? Track and incorporate attorney comments and coordinate revisions with business stakeholders

? Maintain the contract management system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records

? Monitor key contract dates, including renewals, expirations, termination windows, and pricing adjustments and generate basic reports or contract summaries as requested

? Liaise with business units to gather information needed for contract negotiations and communicate outstanding requirements clearly to non-legal stakeholders

? Support compliance with internal contracting polices and record-keeping requirements

? Assist attorneys in maintaining and updating standard contract templates and playbooks

? Support training efforts for business teams on contract procedures and self-service tools

? Support in team projects and work as assigned

Qualifications

? Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree; paralegal certificate preferred

? Experience: 3?5 years in a law firm or in-house legal department with a commercial contracts focus

? Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, and redlining tools; ability to prioritize competing requests and exercise sound judgment in escalating issues to attorneys

? Attributes: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environments and manage high volumes of contracts, and effective communication with cross-functional teams; strong follow-through and ownership mentality; Practical and solution-oriented

Hybrid Working Schedule ? Monday thru Thursday in Office and Friday from home

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Job Title: Litigation Attorney

Location: St. Louis, MI 63102

Salary/Payrate: $ Great benefits!!!

Work Environment: In Office

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor's degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Maritime / Admiralty Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join their team in St. Louis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maritime law, including commercial shipping, vessel operations, cargo claims, and related litigation. This attorney will provide comprehensive legal counsel to clients, handle complex cases, and work closely with the team to achieve practical, effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel on maritime, admiralty, and shipping law matters.
• Handle complex litigation involving vessel claims, cargo disputes, personal injury (Jones Act / maritime injuries), and contract disputes.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and maritime-related documents.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, and arbitration as needed.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on maritime and admiralty issues.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance, risk management, and insurance matters related to maritime operations.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and staff to develop case strategy and client solutions.
• Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and responsive service.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admission to the Missouri bar.
• 5+ years of experience practicing maritime, admiralty, or related commercial litigation.
• Strong knowledge of federal maritime statutes, Jones Act, Limitation of Liability Act, and applicable state laws.
• Proven litigation experience, including trial, deposition, and arbitration exposure.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and negotiation skills.
• Professional demeanor with strong client-service orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work independently and collaboratively.

Why This Role:

• Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile maritime matters.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.
• Supportive team with opportunities for career growth and leadership.
• Exposure to a diverse client base in the maritime and commercial sectors.

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.