Associate Attorney

About the role

Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP seeks an Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience for its St. Louis office. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting critical motions and written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and participating in pretrial motions and discovery disputes.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of litigated claims by preparing them for trial, including developing case-specific defense strategies
• Attending depositions, hearings, and/or mediations
• Analyzing discovery, medical records, expert defense strategy, and motion practice
• Drafting of briefs, memos, and client updates

Requirements

• Actively licensed and in good standing with the State of Illinois
• 3 - 6 years’ experience in defense litigation, with toxic tort experience a plus
• Substantial deposition experience
• Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
• Client-focused mentality
• Must be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly and independently within a strong team

Qualifications

• Substantial deposition experience
• Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
• Client-focused mentality
• Must be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly and independently within a strong team

Skills

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Experience with legal writing and document preparation

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including potential quarterly bonuses, year-end bonuses, and referral incentives
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Mentorship by experienced partners
• Camaraderie through work and social activities with the firm’s local and national attorneys
• Allowance for CLE travel and bar expenses paid by the firm
• Marketing allowance

Pay

• Details about pay are not specified at this time.

Schedule

• Details about the schedule are not specified at this time.

Benefits

• 401K plan
• Health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans available
• HSA and FSA plans
• Company provided life insurance
• Company paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverage
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program

What You Will Receive

• Details about what you will receive are not specified at this time.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, attach a writing sample to your application.

Why Hawkins Parnell & Young?

Hawkins Parnell is a national defense litigation firm that has represented many of the largest and most well-known companies in high-risk litigation and business disputes, including half of the Fortune 500. The 250-strong litigation team works with clients to develop winning defense strategies and, if necessary, try cases to verdict in all 50 states. Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding. Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.