Associate Attorney – Mass Tort & Product Liability
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Practice Area: Mass Tort & Product Liability
Experience: 2–3 Years
Bar Admission: Missouri and/or Illinois
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Compensation: Competitive; Comparable Firm Associate Range of $170,000–$230,000
Build Your Litigation Career with a National Law Firm
Are you a litigation attorney looking for an opportunity to handle sophisticated cases, strengthen your litigation skills, and gain meaningful experience in mass tort and product liability defense?
Argo is partnering with an established national law firm seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Mass Tort & Product Liability practice in St. Louis, Missouri.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 2–3 years of litigation experience who enjoys complex legal matters, values collaboration, and wants to continue developing professionally within a national litigation practice.
With a hybrid work arrangement and the opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators, this position offers an attractive next step in your legal career.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a combination of remote and in-office work.
National Law Firm Platform: Collaborate with experienced attorneys on sophisticated litigation matters.
Complex Case Exposure: Work on mass tort, product liability, and related civil litigation.
Professional Development: Build your experience in discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
Meaningful Responsibilities: Contribute to case strategy and substantive litigation assignments.
Career Growth: Continue developing your skills within an established litigation practice.
About the Role
As an Associate Attorney, you’ll work on mass tort and product liability matters involving complex legal and factual issues.
You’ll collaborate with experienced litigation attorneys while taking an active role in research, case preparation, discovery, and litigation strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in defending mass tort, product liability, and related civil litigation matters.
Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda.
Manage written discovery, document review, and case investigations.
Prepare for and participate in depositions.
Analyze evidence, case materials, and relevant legal issues.
Assist with developing litigation strategies and evaluating case risks.
Support hearing, mediation, settlement, and trial preparation.
Communicate with clients, colleagues, and litigation support professionals.
Manage assignments and deadlines across multiple matters.
Qualifications
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Admission to the Missouri and/or Illinois Bar.
2–3 years of litigation experience.
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Familiarity with civil litigation procedures, discovery, and motion practice.
Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.
Preferred
Experience in mass tort or product liability litigation.
Background in insurance defense or complex civil litigation.
Experience with depositions, discovery disputes, and substantive motion practice.
Prior experience at a litigation-focused law firm.
Interest in developing expertise in product liability defense.
Compensation
Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and the firm’s applicable salary structure.
Comparable associate-level opportunities at the firm have advertised a $170,000–$230,000 annual salary range. The specific compensation range for this St. Louis position has not been independently confirmed.
Who Would Thrive in This Role?
This opportunity is particularly well-suited for an attorney who:
Has approximately 2–3 years of litigation experience.
Enjoys legal research, writing, and complex case analysis.
Wants greater exposure to mass tort and product liability matters.
Values mentorship and collaboration with experienced litigators.
Appreciates a hybrid work arrangement.
Is looking to build a long-term career in litigation.
Take the Next Step in Your Legal Career
If you’re a Missouri- or Illinois-barred litigation attorney with 2–3 years of experience and are interested in sophisticated litigation work, we’d welcome a confidential conversation.
Apply today to learn more about this Associate Attorney opportunity in St. Louis, Missouri.
All inquiries will be handled confidentially.
Argo is conducting this search on behalf of an established national law firm.