Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr and Smith is a growing litigation firm where attorneys are given real responsibility, meaningful mentorship, and the opportunity to build long term careers. We value professionalism, collaboration, and strong advocacy, and we provide an environment where associates work closely with experienced trial lawyers while developing their own practice skills.With offices across multiple states, our firm represents regional, national, and international clients across a wide range of industries, handling complex litigation in both state and federal courts. Our attorneys are trusted with substantive work early, supported by experienced leadership, and encouraged to grow within a team driven, high expectation practice.About the RoleWe're seeking an associate attorney to join our St. Louis practice group. This is a hands on role within a sophisticated and fast paced defense practice handling significant litigation matters for insurers, transportation companies, manufacturers, retailers, construction clients, and commercial businesses.The St. Louis office handles a diverse and active litigation docket that includes personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, trucking and transportation, premises liability, construction litigation, insurance coverage, professional liability, and complex commercial and class action matters. The team represents insurance carriers, corporations, municipalities, school districts, self insured entities, and national clients in both Missouri and Illinois courts, with regular appearances in state, federal, and appellate courts.ResponsibilitiesHandle a diverse caseload including personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, construction, transportation, premises liability, coverage, and general liability mattersRepresent regional and national clients, including insurers, manufacturers, retailers, transportation carriers, contractors, and commercial businessesParticipate in all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, mediation, and trial preparationWork directly with partners, clients, and carriers in an active, high expectation litigation environmentTake ownership of assignments and manage files with sound judgment and attention to detailContribute to a busy trial focused practice with meaningful responsibility from the startQualificationsExperience in civil litigation, insurance defense, personal injury, construction, transportation, coverage, or related practice areas preferredStrong writing, analytical, and communication skillsAbility to manage responsibilities in a fast paced litigation practiceComfortable handling active files and working directly with clients and partnersPreferred ExperienceDeposition and motion practice experienceExperience with wrongful death, product liability, construction, transportation, or coverage litigationCourtroom, hearing, or trial preparation experienceBackground in defense litigation or high exposure civil mattersCompensation and BenefitsCompetitive salary based on experience, background, and overall fitBonus opportunities and full benefits packageMeaningful responsibility and direct mentorshipOpportunity to work on sophisticated, high stakes litigation within a well established and growing firmEqual Opportunity StatementGalloway Johnson Tompkins Burr and Smith is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.Learn more about our firm and career opportunities here#J-18808-Ljbffr