Job Title: Trial Attorney (Litigation Associate) – Plaintiff’s Personal Injury
Location: St. Louis, MO | Hybrid (primarily on-site)
Compensation: Base Salary $80,000 – $95,000 + Uncapped Performance Bonuses & Comprehensive Benefits (Expected Year 1 Total Compensation: $100,000+)
If you have 1–3 years of legal experience and a genuine passion for litigation, this opportunity offers a career-defining path. This role is designed for an ambitious attorney who wants more than routine document review—you’ll gain immediate courtroom exposure, work closely with seasoned trial attorneys, and build the foundation for a long-term litigation career.
Direct Mentorship: Daily, hands-on guidance from senior litigators through strategy sessions, deposition prep, and trial practice.
Accelerated Courtroom Experience: Manage your own docket of personal injury cases, while second-chairing and first-chairing hearings and trials.
Modern, Tech-Forward Practice: Work with advanced legal tech tools to streamline case management and maximize your time in advocacy.
Collaborative, Winning Culture: Join a high-performing team that celebrates victories together and provides strong support at every stage.
Litigate a docket of personal injury cases from filing through resolution.
Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, and briefs.
Conduct and defend depositions.
Represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
Develop case strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys.
Negotiate settlements with defense counsel to maximize client outcomes.
Licensed and in good standing with the Missouri Bar (Illinois license a strong plus).
1–3 years of litigation experience (personal injury or insurance defense valued).
Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
Driven, resilient, and eager to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Committed to client advocacy and achieving justice.
Real trial experience early in your career.
Direct investment in your professional growth.
Competitive base salary with uncapped bonus potential.
Hybrid work flexibility plus full benefits.
Ready to stop searching for just another job and start building your litigation career? This is your chance to step into the courtroom and grow into the trial attorney you aspire to be.
For more information, contact Shannon Flower at 986-999-4419 or send your resume to shannon.flower@gogpac.com. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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.
