gpac | The Recruitment Platform

Associate Attorney - Tort Defense Litigation in Smithville

Date Posted: Monday, March 30, 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A St. Louis law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Tort Defense Litigation practice. This role involves handling a variety of defense matters and supporting cases through all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and assist with tort defense litigation matters

  • Draft motions, pleadings, and discovery

  • Conduct legal research and assist with case strategy

  • Participate in depositions, hearings, and trial preparation

Qualifications:

  • 2–5 years of litigation experience, preferably in defense work

  • Licensed in Missouri and Kansas

  • Strong research, writing, and analytical skills

  • Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.

Confidential inquiries and applications are welcome to be sent directly to skylar.leffel@gogpac.com, or directly to this posting.

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.

Subscribe to our blog

DON'T MISS AN EPISODE

SUBSCRIBE NOW
By clicking Send you agree to the gpac privacy policy and Terms of Service and you authorize gpac to contact you regarding gpac’s services at any phone number or email you provide, including via text message using an automated dialing system and/or artificial or prerecorded message.