Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC
Job overview
The Litigation Associate role at Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC involves managing complex asbestos litigation cases, contributing significantly to client advocacy and case outcomes.
Responsibilities and impact
The associate will handle case investigation, discovery management, depositions, document review, motion drafting and arguing, and trial preparation, including serving as second or third chair in trials with potential to first chair.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a competitive salary, paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parking, a 401(k) program, and short and long term disability insurance.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a J.D. from an ABA accredited institution, Missouri bar admission or eligibility, strong academic record, legal research and writing skills, client relationship abilities, organizational skills, and a commitment to plaintiff work; trial, deposition, case management, and asbestos litigation experience are preferred.
Career development
The role offers opportunities to gain trial experience and progress to first chair trials after gaining sufficient experience.
Work environment and culture
The firm maintains a 100% on-site, collaborative, open-door environment emphasizing empathy and client rapport in a fast-paced setting.
Company information
Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC is a law firm specializing in complex asbestos litigation, achieving multi-million dollar recoveries for clients.
Team overview
The associate will join the St. Louis office team focused on asbestos litigation with a collaborative work style.
Job location and travel
The position is on-site in St. Louis, Missouri, with frequent travel required.
Application process
Applicants should submit a resume and a writing sample demonstrating legal research and analysis skills.
Unique job features
The job is distinguished by its focus on asbestos litigation, client empathy, and the opportunity to handle complex, high-value cases.
Company overview
Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC is a national plaintiff's civil litigation firm specializing in cases involving wrongful death, toxic mold, and mesothelioma. The firm operates out of multiple locations, including Arlington Heights, IL, and St. Louis, MO. They generate revenue by representing plaintiffs in complex litigation cases, often involving personal injury and exposure to hazardous materials. The firm is known for its expertise in mesothelioma litigation, frequently sponsoring related legal resources and advertising.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your legal research, writing skills, and any trial or deposition experience, emphasizing your ability to manage complex litigation cases involving multiple defendants.
Showcase your organizational skills and ability to multitask under deadlines, as well as your client relationship management abilities, reflecting the firm’s focus on empathy and client rapport.
Apply through Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC's corporate website and LinkedIn, and consider other legal job boards that list litigation associate roles to maximize your application reach.
Connect on LinkedIn with current associates or partners in the St. Louis office, using ice breakers like commenting on recent firm victories or expressing interest in their asbestos litigation work to start conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'asbestos litigation,' 'case management,' 'trial preparation,' 'legal research,' 'depositions,' and 'client advocacy' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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