Job Description

Role: Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury | near St. Louis, MO (In-Office)

A reputable Plaintiff Personal Injury / Toxic Tort / Asbestos litigation firm seeking an Associate Attorney. This opportunity is open to students that have recently graduated through attorneys with up to 2 years of experience.

This position offers hands-on litigation experience and the chance to work closely with an experienced legal team on complex matters involving toxic exposure and corporate misconduct.

Key Highlight of This Role

This role is not client-facing and instead focuses on developing the core litigation skills that build strong trial attorneys. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to gain real courtroom and litigation experience early in their career while working alongside experienced attorneys.

The position focuses on:
• Legal research and writing
• Motion practice
• Discovery drafting and responses
• Court appearances, dockets, and hearings
• Working alongside attorneys across multiple experience levels

It’s a great opportunity for someone looking to develop practical litigation experience, strengthen foundational skills, and collaborate with a supportive team environment.

Requirements
• Active Missouri license required
• Illinois license or eligibility to obtain one preferred
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• 0–2 years of litigation experience (toxic tort, mass tort, or personal injury exposure helpful but not required)
• Strong writing, research, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and collaborate within a litigation team

Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and CLE opportunities

Interested candidates are invited to apply in confidence through the recruiter managing this exclusive search. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated litigator ready to elevate their career within a trial-focused, collaborative firm culture. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

For more information or to apply confidentially, contact:
Shannon Flower
Legal Recruiter, GPAC
shannon.flower@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.