Mass Torts Counsel Attorney – Missouri License Required – Remote
Firm Description:
Our client is a transatlantic Am Law 100 firm with more than 1,300 attorneys across 37 offices in the United States and United Kingdom. Formed through a strategic merger, the firm combines deep regional roots with global reach, offering sophisticated counsel across sectors such as financial services, technology, energy, healthcare, and real estate. It is particularly well known for its work with investment managers, multinational corporations, and public entities. Attorneys benefit from a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that emphasizes innovation, integrated solutions, and long-term client partnerships.
Position Description:
Are you looking to take the next step in your litigation career without sacrificing flexibility?
Our client, a prestigious Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking a talented Missouri licensed attorney to join its nationally recognized Mass Torts Practice Group as Counsel.
This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-profile asbestos, talc, and product liability litigation alongside an experienced team of litigators handling complex matters across the country. The practice represents clients throughout every stage of litigation and is known for managing large-scale, technically complex cases requiring strategic thinking, exceptional advocacy, and strong collaboration.
If you're looking for challenging work, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to build your practice within a highly respected national litigation platform, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
• Counsel-level position with significant responsibility and autonomy
• Join an established national Mass Torts practice handling sophisticated asbestos, talc, and product liability litigation
• Work on complex matters from inception through resolution
• Remote arrangements considered
• Part-time and flexible work schedules will also be considered
• Competitive compensation ranging from $150,000 to $215,000, depending on experience and location
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and discretionary bonus opportunity
What You'll Do
You will independently manage complex litigation matters while collaborating with experienced attorneys on overall case strategy and client objectives.
Responsibilities include:
• Managing asbestos, talc, and product liability matters through all phases of litigation
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive legal filings
• Conducting and defending depositions
• Managing written discovery and discovery strategy
• Performing legal research and developing persuasive legal arguments
• Preparing for hearings, court appearances, mediations, and trial
• Working directly with clients, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, and litigation support teams
• Collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to develop strategic approaches for each matter
• Traveling periodically for depositions, hearings, court appearances, and other litigation proceedings
Qualifications
• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Active Missouri Bar license in good standing
• Approximately 3 to 5 years of experience handling toxic tort, asbestos, talc, product liability, or other complex civil litigation matters
• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple active matters
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative litigation team while exercising sound independent judgment
Compensation & Benefits
Salary ranges from $150,000 to $215,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
The firm also offers:
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Remote arrangements considered
• Part-time and flexible work schedule options available based on business needs
Location
Preference is given to candidates located in or near the St. Louis metropolitan area. However, qualified candidates interested in remote work arrangements are encouraged to apply. Periodic travel will be required for litigation-related proceedings.
If you are a litigation attorney looking to join a sophisticated national practice where you'll have the opportunity to handle complex matters, take ownership of your cases, and continue developing your career within an Am Law 100 platform, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you confidentially.
Meet Your Recruiter
Ana A. Bird
Director of Recruiting
