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Insurance Defense Attorney in St Louis

Date Posted: 21 July 2026

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Job Description

Insurance Defense Attorney

Our firm represents clients in a wide variety of insurance defense matters, including catastrophic loss, nursing home and long-term care defense, personal injury and property damage claims, product liability, and other general liability matters. We are looking for an attorney with a strong litigation foundation who is interested in building a long-term career with a respected defense practice.

What You'll Do

  • Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents
  • Conducting legal research and developing case strategy
  • Taking and defending depositions
  • Preparing for and attending hearings, mediations, and trials
  • Communicating with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, and other parties
  • Managing deadlines and case responsibilities in a fast-paced litigation environment
  • Collaborating with attorneys and support staff to effectively resolve matters

What I'm Looking For

  • Active Missouri Bar license in good standing
  • 3+ years of civil litigation and/or insurance defense experience
  • Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
  • Experience handling discovery, depositions, motion practice, and court appearances
  • Ability to independently manage cases while working collaboratively with a team
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Why Join Us?

We offer a collaborative environment where attorneys have the opportunity to handle meaningful litigation matters, work with experienced trial attorneys, and continue developing professionally.

This position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $130,000 - $200,000 depending on experience, along with monthly and bi-annual bonus opportunities.

Attorneys will initially work onsite five days per week during the training period, with hybrid flexibility available thereafter.

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.

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