What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP?
Job Title: Attorney
Location: Alton, IL
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid
Job Description:
A prestigious nationwide plaintiffs’ law firm is seeking a dedicated Attorney to join our firm. Preferably in the St. Louis Metropolitan area.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks including:
- Researching novel and complex legal issues in connection with class actions and mass actions and preparing related memoranda.
- Preparing and taking depositions and sworn statements.
- Contacting clients and witnesses primarily via telephone.
- Reviewing and analyzing documents in connection with prosecuting claims.
- Drafting memoranda of law, affidavits and various legal documents.
- Collaborating with team members to ensure thorough case preparation.
- Utilizing technology to manage case files and streamline workflows.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law.
- 2-3 years of civil litigation experience in areas such as plaintiff data privacy, product liability, toxic tort, antitrust, RICO, consumer protection, and/or class action or mass action litigation experience.
- Experience with deposition, exhibit, and trial preparation.
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency with legal research databases including Westlaw, document review databases including Relativity, case management software, and other relevant technology.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in federal court litigation.
- Familiarity with advanced legal technology tools and software.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA and FSA Available
- Retirement savings plan with discretionary firm match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Parental leave
- Work-life balance
- Discretionary Bonus: Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on individual performance, team contributions, and overall firm success. This bonus is awarded at the sole discretion of the firm and is not guaranteed.
Salary: $100,000 annually
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alton, IL 62002
Salary : $100,000