Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our Mass Tort and Product Liability practice in our growing St. Louis office. This position offers a hybrid schedule and an opportunity to work alongside an award-winning trial team on complex, high-stakes litigation.
Due to the continued growth of our practice, we are looking for a Staff Attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience to support our mass tort and product liability matters. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated litigation work, strong team collaboration, and substantive case involvement without a partnership-track requirement.
As a member of our nationally recognized trial team, you will play an integral role in managing complex litigation matters, supporting discovery efforts, drafting substantive legal filings, and assisting with trial preparation.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft motions, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategy and motion practice
- Manage and coordinate large-scale discovery projects
- Conduct Plaintiff fact and expert witness depositions
- Review and analyze case documents, medical records, and expert materials
- Assist with deposition preparation and summary analysis
- Support all phases of litigation, including fact development, discovery, and trial preparation
- Collaborate with partners, associates, and litigation support teams on complex matters
- Assist with case management and client reporting
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- 3+ years of litigation experience required
- Experience in mass tort, product liability, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other complex defense litigation preferred
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Experience drafting motions and managing discovery
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Admitted to practice in Missouri and Illinois
