Associate Attorney

Adams & Martin Group is working with a boutique litigation firm on an Associate Attorney opportunity. Candidates should have 1-5 years of experience in the areas of civil defense and commercial litigation practice areas, which includes medical malpractice defense, premises liability defense, municipal litigation, and other commercial litigation. Successful candidates will perform the following duties:

• Legal research and medical record review;
• Prepare various pre-trial motions, including motions in limine and to strike, as well as dispositive motions;
• Assist with preparing direct and cross-examination outlines;
• Review discovery responses and document production to evaluate completeness of same and identify additional areas for discovery or follow up with the opposing party; and
• Competence in basis court docket practice.

Qualified candidates must have a distinguished academic record in the Top 1/3 of class, relevant work experience, excellent research and writing skills, superior work ethic, and a team-oriented attitude. Must be licensed to practice in Missouri and currently residing in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.