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Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC
Courtney Miller, Human Resources/Recruiter
1015 Locust St., Ste. 1200
St. Louis, Missouri 63101
Email: cmiller@mrhfmlaw.com | http://www.mrhfmlawfirm.com
Recruiting for office(s) in: Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
Type of organization: Law Firm
Job Title: Litigation Associate
National plaintiffs’ firm seeking a Litigation Attorney motivated to help those injured as a result of corporate misconduct in our Mt. Pleasant, SC office.
Our cases are complex, fast paced, and involve numerous defendants and substantial settlements and verdicts. Ours is a collaborative, open-door environment where we work together to effectively advocate for our clients. In order to foster and maintain this environment, this is an in-office position.
As an Associate Attorney, you will learn all aspects of asbestos litigation and quickly become responsible for handling cases. Case management responsibilities include written discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions, and trial work. A desire for trial work is preferred.
Our work involves significant client contact, which brings us into the lives of families going through the most stressful time of their lives. Empathy and the ability to build rapport with people from varied backgrounds are keys to success in this position.
Qualifications:
• J.D. from an ABA accredited institution and admission to South Carolina bar (other jurisdictions are a bonus);
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities;
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships;
• Ability to work as an individual and as a part of a team on behalf of injured clients;
• Ability to work under a deadline in a fast-paced environment;
• Commitment to plaintiff work, while demonstrating good judgement;
• Prior experience in plaintiffs’ civil litigation, such as motion work, depositions, pleadings, briefs, settlement negotiations, etc.
o Experience in plaintiffs’ asbestos law is a bonus, as well as personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, or medical malpractice.
Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Additionally, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid parking. In addition, we offer a 401(k) program and short and long term disability insurance.
Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 31 May 2024
- Anticipated start date:
- Response method(s): Email
- Materials requested: Résumé, Writing sample