Plaintiff's Attorney - St. Louis, MO

Position overview

• Manage and advance a docket of plaintiff asbestos/mesothelioma matters from intake through resolution, with primary responsibility for litigation strategy, client communication, and courtroom advocacy.
• Lead and participate in all phases of litigation, including fact investigation, discovery, depositions, motion practice, expert retention and preparation, hearings, arbitration, and jury trials.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement litigation strategy, including investigation, discovery planning, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other court filings with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and examine lay witnesses and experts at depositions and trial; coordinate retention and preparation of medical and industry experts.
• Communicate regularly and compassionately with clients and families regarding case status and expectations.
• Maintain organized case files, calendaring, budgeting, and meet firm and client deadlines and performance metrics.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff; mentor junior team members as appropriate.
• Travel as required to attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials in other jurisdictions.

Required qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Missouri.
• Minimum of two (2) years of litigation experience; experience in plaintiffs asbestos/mesothelioma litigation is preferred.
• Proven written and oral advocacy skills, including motion practice and deposition experience.
• Ability to manage a high‑volume caseload efficiently and to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated professionalism and sensitivity in working with seriously ill clients and their families.

Preferred qualifications

• Direct plaintiffs asbestos/mesothelioma experience, including familiarity with exposure pathways, product identification, and expert coordination.
• Background in related areas such as personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, or construction defect litigation.
• First‑ or significant second‑chair trial experience.
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys and contributing to a trial‑ready practice culture.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, with bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package, typically including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and performance‑based incentives.
• Periodic salary reviews and opportunities for advancement, including partnership for qualified candidates.

Work arrangement and location

• Position based in St. Louis, MO. Regular in‑office presence is expected.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials is required.
• Remote work may be considered only for candidates with substantial direct plaintiffs mesothelioma experience and is subject to firm approval.

About the firm

The client is a nationally resourced plaintiffs practice focused on representing individuals affected by mesothelioma and asbestos exposure. The practice emphasizes thorough case development, coordinated work with medical and investigative experts, and trial readiness to secure meaningful results for clients and their families.