Associate Attorney - Civil Defense Litigation

Company: Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, LLC
Location: Belleville
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Full job description Associate Attorney - Civil Defense Litigation About Us: Are you ready to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Our AV-rated law firm specializes in civil defense litigation and is looking for top tier attorneys. We are passionate about providing top-notch legal services and are looking to expand our team with dedicated Associate Attorneys. If you are eager to make a significant impact and advance your legal career, we want to hear from you! What We Offer: Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive salary to attract top talent. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement Savings: Take advantage of our 401(k) plan with company matching. Professional Development: We support your growth with ongoing professional development opportunities and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits. Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced attorneys in a supportive and collegial atmosphere. Key Responsibilities: Discovery Management: Draft, review, and respond to discovery requests with precision. Legal Document Preparation: Prepare and respond to motions and legal memoranda, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness. Background Investigations: Conduct comprehensive background checks to support case development. Client and Witness Coordination: Organize and manage meetings with clients, attorneys, and expert witnesses. In-Depth Legal Research: Perform detailed legal research to support case strategies. Medical Review: Analyze and review medical records to build strong cases. Case Analysis: Write clear and concise case analyses and reports for clients. Qualifications: Experience: 0-2 years of experience in civil litigation defense. Bar Admission: Admission to the Missouri Bar is required; Illinois Bar admission is preferred but not required. Legal Writing and Presentation: Proven ability to write and present well-reasoned legal arguments. Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Self-Motivated: A self-starter who takes ownership of tasks and drives them to completion. Caseload Management: Ability to manage and prioritize a complex caseload effectively. Team Player: An effective team player with a collaborative approach. Work Ethic: Strong commitment to delivering high-quality work. Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Work Location: In person Company Description Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, L.L.C. is fully committed to providing clients with a superior level of personal service and legal representation. Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs is an AV-rated firm focused on three paramount goals: quality legal representation; outstanding client service and providing value by conserving litigation expenses. Our focus is on the client and the client's goals for the case, rather than simply the legal tasks involved. We are committed to maintaining long-term relationships with our clients, by working to exceed their expectations. We see the relationship as a team and are devoted to helping clients achieve their goals. We are constantly striving to serve our clients more effectively and efficiently. At Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, L.L.C., we believe in satisfying our clients' individual needs. That is why we prefer to personally meet with the members of each company at the inception of the business relationship to ascertain each company's philosophy with regards to defending lawsuits. We realize that various companies' litigation strategies differ. Our goal is to provide effective legal representation modifed to each client's needs. After we determine the company's philosophy, we tailor our defense strategy to fit each individual company's goals and expectations. Once we develop a general approach to defend cases, we discuss each individual case with the respective adjuster to pinpoint the appropriate course of defense for each case and the direction each case is headed to obtain the best results. Our experience shows that communication is the foundation of all successful client relationships. We offer both respect and responsiveness. We promptly return telephone calls. We keep our clients informed of the status of matters through personal meetings, telephone conversations and written status reports on an event-reporting basis. We encourage aggressive file handling, which promotes the early and economical resolution of claims. Each file handled by our firm is assigned a supervisor to further assist the client, by ensuring that the claim is handled appropriately. However, supervisors do not charge clients for the supervision they provide. We utilize technology to keep research costs at a minimum and to improve turnaround on requests for information. At Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, L.L.C., we handle all types of civil defense, from automobile liability to complex environmental matters. We pride ourselves on being able to give our clients "big firm" quality legal work, and at the same time, "small firm" knowledge of each individual case. We do not overload our attorneys with files. At Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, L.L.C. each attorney is given a manageable case load so that they are familiar with each one of their cases. Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, L.L.C. understands that the client should be consulted before embarking on costly discovery or motions. We offer independent legal analysis and recommendations so that our clients can make informed decisions. We recognize that the vast majority of all claims are settled without a trial. It is in the client's best interest to have an early evaluation of the merits and risks of a claim sooner rather than later so the client can make an informed decision about the handling of each file, which is why we provide our clients with an initial case evaluation within the first 60 days of receiving a file. We do not believe in settling cases on the court house steps. We have a reputation for dealing fairly with our opposition, and obtaining favorable settlements for our clients. We realize that all cases do not settle, and we are experienced in trying cases to verdict, with outstanding results. When you send your case to Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, L.L.C., you can expect to obtain top quality legal representation for a fraction of the cost of other comparable area firms. We provide our clients with superior legal defense in civil trials, appellate work, and workers' compensation. In Missouri, we have offices in St. Louis, Lee's Summit (Kansas City area), and Columbia. Our offices in Illinois are located in Marion (Williamson County); Belleville (St. Clair County), Murphysboro (Jackson County), and Glen Carbon (Madison County). Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, L.L.C. recruits lawyers and staff who are not only committed to the practice of law, but who are equally committed to the service of clients. We look for hard working employees who are willing to give whatever it takes to get the job done. Our clients are our focus and we are passionate about providing cost effective, quality legal representation. Company Description Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, L.L.C. is fully committed to providing clients with a superior level of personal service and legal representation. Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs is an AV-rated firm focused on three paramount goals: quality legal representation; outstanding client service and providing value by conserving litigation expenses. Our focus is on the client and the client's goals for the case, rather than simply the legal tasks involved. We are committed to maintaining long-term relationships with our clients, by working to exceed their expectations. We see the relationship as a team and are devoted to helping clients achieve their goals. We are constantly striving to serve our clients more effectively and efficiently.\r\n\r\nAt Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, L.L.C., we believe in satisfying our clients' individual needs. That is why we prefer to personally meet with the members of each company at the inception of the business relationship to ascertain each company's philosophy with regards to defending lawsuits. We realize that various companies' litigation strategies differ. Our goal is to provide effective legal representation modifed to each client's needs. After we determine the company's philosophy, we tailor our defense strategy to fit each individual company's goals and expectations. Once we develop a general approach to defend cases, we discuss each individual case with the respective adjuster to pinpoint the appropriate course of defense for each case and the direction each case is headed to obtain the best results.\r\n\r\nOur experience shows that communication is the foundation of all successful client relationships. We offer both respect and responsiveness. We promptly return telephone calls. We keep our clients informed of the status of matters through personal meetings, telephone conversations and written status reports on an event-reporting basis. We encourage aggressive file handling, which promotes the early and economical resolution of claims. Each file handled by our firm is assigned a supervisor to further assist the client, by ensuring that the claim is handled appropriately. However, supervisors do not charge clients for the supervision they provide. We utilize technology to keep research costs at a minimum and to improve turnaround on requests for information.\r\n\r\nAt Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, L.L.C., we handle all types of civil defense, from automobile liability to complex environmental matters. We pride ourselves on being able to give our clients "big firm" quality legal work, and at the same time, "small firm" knowledge of each individual case. We do not overload our attorneys with files. At Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, L.L.C. each attorney is given a manageable case load so that they are familiar with each one of their cases.\r\n\r\nBoggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, L.L.C. understands that the client should be consulted before embarking on costly discovery or motions. We offer independent legal analysis and recommendations so that our clients can make informed decisions. We recognize that the vast majority of all claims are settled without a trial. It is in the client's best interest to have an early evaluation of the merits and risks of a claim sooner rather than later so the client can make an informed decision about the handling of each file, which is why we provide our clients with an initial case evaluation within the first 60 days of receiving a file. We do not believe in settling cases on the court house steps. We have a reputation for dealing fairly with our opposition, and obtaining favorable settlements for our clients. We realize that all cases do not settle, and we are experienced in trying cases to verdict, with outstanding results.\r\n\r\nWhen you send your case to Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, L.L.C., you can expect to obtain top quality legal representation for a fraction of the cost of other comparable area firms. We provide our clients with superior legal defense in civil trials, appellate work, and workers' compensation. In Missouri, we have offices in St. Louis, Lee's Summit (Kansas City area), and Columbia. Our offices in Illinois are located in Marion (Williamson County); Belleville (St. Clair County), Murphysboro (Jackson County), and Glen Carbon (Madison County).\r\n\r\nBoggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, L.L.C. recruits lawyers and staff who are not only committed to the practice of law, but who are equally committed to the service of clients. We look for hard working employees who are willing to give whatever it takes to get the job done. Our clients are our focus and we are passionate about providing cost effective, quality legal representation.

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