A national plaintiff's law firm that focuses exclusively on representing victims of mesothelioma and their claims is hiring for a Legal Investigator. With offices across the country and rapidly growing teams, we are dedicated to maximizing the recovery of our deserving clients.
What we're looking for: Our St. Louis, Missouri office is seeking to hire an investigator to support the Bankruptcy/Trust Claims department by interviewing clients, drafting documents, and other duties. We are looking for energetic, driven, detail-oriented people for this on-site position.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Interviewing clients about their work history and exposure to asbestos;
· Locate and interview witnesses;
· Research clients' work history and work sites to determine product and exposure and how they correlate to the work function;
· Extensive research and drafting affidavits;
· Attend and perform document reviews to identify relevant and useful documents;
· Frequent travel to clients' homes.
Skills desired:
· Ability to work under pressure due to time and content sensitive deadlines;
· Strong computer skills;
· Experience with legal research and interview skills and techniques is preferred;
· Must be able to work independently and as part of a team to establish and foster working relationships with attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and legal assistants;
· Detail oriented with the ability to analyze and problem solve;
· Ability to put clients at ease and establish a trusting and comfortable relationship.
Experience preferred:
· Prior work experience in construction, automotive, industrial, shipbuilding, or similar trade profession is preferred.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid parking. In addition, we also offer a 401(k) program and short and long term disability insurance.
An equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary: $50K to $60K
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
