Associate Attorney - Mass Tort

Pay: $65,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Why this is a great opportunity

• Step into a plaintiff-side mass tort practice at a nationally recognized firm that has recovered over $4 billion for injured clients — meaningful work from day one
• Build specialized expertise in Multidistrict Litigation (MDL), dangerous products and devices cases, and complex discovery — a highly marketable litigation skill set
• Lead a team: you will delegate and evaluate work from paralegals and legal assistants, building real supervisory experience early in your career
• Competitive base salary with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), continuing education, and pet insurance
• Work in a mission-driven environment where the people you represent have suffered serious, real-world harm — your advocacy makes a tangible difference
• Annual performance bonuses available
• Free gym access, identity theft protection, and short and long-term disability coverage included

Location: This is a hybrid position — enjoy the structure and collaboration of an in-office environment with the flexibility of remote workdays built in. You will need to be local and commutable to our office on in-office days. Occasional court appearances are required as cases demand.

Note: Candidates must hold an active law license in any U.S. state and have 1+ year of attorney experience to be considered. Missouri and/or Illinois licensure is preferred. These are hard requirements — candidates who do not meet them will not be reviewed.

About us

We are a well-established plaintiff-side law firm with decades of experience fighting for people harmed by dangerous products, asbestos exposure, defective drugs and devices, and workplace injuries. We have recovered over $4 billion on behalf of our clients and built a national presence grounded in exceptional legal work and genuine care for the people we represent. Our team is collaborative, high-performing, and committed to both client outcomes and professional growth. Confidential Employer.

What you will do

• Represent individuals injured by dangerous products and devices across active mass tort and MDL dockets
• Learn and apply filing and case management procedures across multiple Multidistrict Litigations simultaneously
• Research and draft legal pleadings, motions, and memoranda with precision and strategy
• Assist with preparing, conducting, and reviewing discovery across a high-volume caseload
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and defense counsel throughout each matter
• Delegate assignments to and evaluate work product from paralegals and legal assistants on your team
• Appear in court as needed to advance client matters

Qualifications

• Active law license in any U.S. state (Missouri and/or Illinois preferred)
• 1+ year of attorney experience — personal injury or litigation background preferred; all litigation experience considered
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and prioritize competing deadlines
• Must be local and commutable to the office for hybrid schedule
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe
• Self-directed, organized, and client-focused with a problem-solving mindset

Why you will love working here

• You are not just processing cases — you are building trial-ready litigation skills on some of the country's most significant mass tort dockets
• Lead a team and grow as a legal professional, not just as an individual contributor
• Work alongside tenured attorneys who take mentorship and craft seriously
• Comprehensive benefits, firm-sponsored continuing education, and a culture that values the people behind the work

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: Bar license in any state (Missouri and/or IL preferred), 1+ yr litigation exp.

• Nice to haves: Preferred: personal injury expereince.

• Preferred Years as Associate: 1+

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 1–2 years (newly licensed, general litigation basics): ~$65,000–$70,000

• 2–3 years (solid litigation/PI foundation, discovery experience): ~$70,000–$76,000

• 3+ years (confident litigator, MDL or high-volume background): ~$76,000–$80,000

Submission Email: Name / Tony - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Plaintiff-side national firm with $4B+ in client recoveries seeks a licensed associate attorney for its Mass Tort Team. Role is hybrid, focused on MDL case management, discovery, motion practice, and team supervision. Entry to junior-level role; PI experience preferred but all litigation backgrounds welcome.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Associate Attorney - Mass Tort - Gori Julian & Associates - JPC 1254 - Source

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• Location: Edwardsville, IL

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