Coverage Attorney

St. Louis, Missouri

Come to Work - Come to Win

About Our Firm

KNM is a national litigation firm with a focus on insurance defense and transportation defense litigation. Knight Nicastro MacKay is a formidable force in legal advocacy, with a dynamic team of 30+ attorneys specializing in 25+ areas of law. Operating from eight strategic offices nationwide, we tackle the toughest cases and are prepared to go to trial to win for our clients.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate would have experience in personal injury and/or insurance defense and would have experience managing cases from beginning to end. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong civil litigation background with deposition and second-chair trial experience. Some travel is required, and all qualified candidates must be licensed to practice in Missouri and Kansas.

Starting Salary |

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of complex civil litigation matters
Conduct legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
Represent clients in hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings
Well-versed in all types of litigation defense practices.
Handle all aspects of cases assigned to them, from the inception of the matter to defending the case before a jury.
Direct client contact and opportunities to market your skills and capabilities for additional work.
You will collaborate with other accomplished lawyers in your office and across the firm, managing multiple cases at a time.

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Requirements

License to practice law in Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois (a plus)
Litigation or trial experience (1-3 years)
Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills
Excellent writing skills
Analytical skills

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Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Opportunities for professional development
Medical & dental (employer paid), vision, HSA FSA (medical & dependent care)
401K retirement plan with 4% matching
Medical & dental (employer paid), vision, HSA FSA (medical & dependent care)
Paid parking or transit pass
Cell phone stipend
Paid holidays
PTO

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these factors.