Litigation Associate Attorney

Tucker Ellis LLP • St. Louis, MO

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Health & Life Sciences litigation practice in our St. Louis office. This position offers a hybrid schedule and the opportunity to work alongside a nationally recognized trial team on sophisticated, high-stakes litigation matters. Due to the continued growth of our Health & Life Sciences practice, we are looking for an associate with 4–7 years of litigation experience, preferably in product liability, mass torts, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other complex defense litigation. In this role, you will gain hands-on trial experience working with a nationally recognized trial team that defends leading life sciences and healthcare companies in some of the most challenging venues nationwide.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• 4–7 years of litigation experience, preferably in health and life sciences, product liability, mass torts, class actions, or complex defense litigation
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Experience drafting motions, taking and defending depositions, and managing discovery
• Admitted to practice in Missouri(Illinois admission is a plus but not required)

Nice To Haves

• Trial experience or a strong interest in trial work is a plus

Responsibilities

• Draft motions, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategy
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in all stages of litigation and trial preparation, including discovery, witness preparation, and courtroom advocacy
• Assisting developing case strategy and client counseling
• Handle court appearances and argue motions as needed
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates on complex litigation matters

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees