Attorney - Personal Injury Associate

Position Summary

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Benefits

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.

• Manage personal injury cases from intake through resolution.
  • 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.
• 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.