<! 009>Lateral Attorney, Toxic Tort Litigation

About the role

Kutak Rock LLP seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation team serving clients across Illinois and the greater St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area. This is a fully remote position offering a unique opportunity to play a meaningful role in the continued expansion of the firm's regional litigation practice. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience on the asbestos docket and a genuine enthusiasm for building a practice within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. A portable book of business is not required. The firm is committed to providing the resources, client opportunities, and institutional support needed for the right attorney to thrive. Kutak Rock, a U.S. News and World Report rated "Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms" provides experienced attorneys a national platform to grow their practice while making valuable contributions in a collegial and collaborative environment. The position is remote, within commutable distance of St. Louis, Missouri, St. Clair County, Illinois, and Madison County, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of asbestos and toxic tort defense matters from inception through trial and resolution
• Handle all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, and conducting written discovery
• Attend court hearings on a regular basis, including case management conferences, motion hearings, and status hearings — routine in-court appearances are an expected and integral part of this role
• Take and defend depositions independently on a regular basis, including depositions of plaintiffs, expert witnesses, and medical professionals — deposition practice is a central and daily component of this role
• Litigate cases on the asbestos dockets in Madison County, Illinois; St. Clair County, Illinois: St. Louis County, Missouri; and the City of St. Louis, Missouri
• Develop and execute case strategy in coordination with partners and clients
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and support staff as the practice continues to grow
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide timely, high-quality reporting and communication
• Stay current on developments in asbestos litigation, relevant case law, and local court rules and procedures

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and oral advocacy skills, with meaningful motion practice experience
• Significant, hands-on deposition experience required, including independent experience taking and defending depositions of fact witnesses and experts in asbestos and toxic tort cases
• Proven ability to independently manage a full caseload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment
• Excellent judgment, professionalism, and client-service orientation