SARAH HUNTER
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Experienced with legal research, case management, and client representation. Utilizes strong analytical skills to navigate complex legal issues and negotiate settlements effectively. Track record of providing comprehensive legal advice and maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Watters Wolf Bub Hansmann, LLC
St Louis, MO
08.2025 - Current
- Advocated for insurance carriers and insured clients in civil litigation involving personal injury, premises liability, and general liability claims.
- Drafted pleadings and motions to support legal processes. Assisted in preparing discovery requests and responses to facilitate case management. Composed coverage position letters to communicate insurance matters effectively.
- Executed comprehensive legal research and drafted memoranda addressing liability damages and coverage issues.
- Directed comprehensive discovery phases, encompassing document review, written discovery, and depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts.
- Assisted in attending court hearings, case management conferences, and mediations.
- Evaluated medical records, accident reports, and expert evaluations to determine exposure and formulate defense strategy.
- Organized case preparation for trial, including drafting motions in limine, witness outlines, exhibit lists, and trial briefs.
- Facilitated direct communication with clients and insurance adjusters to ensure clarity on case status and litigation strategy.
- Monitored and recorded billable hours to ensure adherence to carrier guidelines and firm standards.
Adjunct Professor
St. Louis University School of Law
St Louis, MO
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated instruction and mentorship for law students in advanced trial advocacy and evidentiary strategy.
- Facilitated student training in witness preparation, impeachment techniques, evidentiary foundations, and persuasive courtroom presentation.
- Facilitated intensive practice sessions and competitive trial preparations within tight deadlines.
- Conducted strategic analysis and structured critique to enhance courtroom presence and argument effectiveness.
- Led teams in regional and national trial advocacy competitions, ensuring strategic preparation and execution.
Law Clerk
The Gori Law Firm
Edwardsville, IL
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted asbestos litigation team by drafting complaints. Reviewed discovery materials and created deposition summaries. Researched legal issues in various jurisdictions and prepared research memos.
- Part-Time
Intern
St. Louis County Counselor
St. Louis, MO
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Research and produce legal opinion drafts on sunshine law, state preemption, quiet title, and other internal questions as assigned. Draft motions for summary judgment, memoranda, and motions to set aside judgment. Attend depositions on personal injury, wrongful death, and employment disputes. Observe evidentiary hearings on personal property tax claims. Engage in attorney office hours and court proceedings for St. Louis County Municipal Court.
- Full-Time
Faculty Research Fellow for Professor Liebesman
St. Louis University School of Law
St. Louis, MO
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Conduct legal research on post-mortem rights of publicity for public figures, arguing that the Rules Against Perpetuities should be applied to reduce the possibility of a multigenerational source of income from one’s image.
- Part-Time
Debit Implementations Analyst
Fiserv
Omaha, NE
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Ensured projects adhered to federal, state, and internal standards of compliance. Developed and maintained professional client relationships and managed client expectations.
- Full-Time
Project Coordinator
Nebraska Pharmacists Association
Lincoln, NE
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Coordinated the statewide drug disposal program. Established and ran the statewide Narcan program in Nebraska. Collaborated with state, federal, and community partners to promote safe medication practices. Created grant proposals and lobbied for legislature appropriation funding.
- Full-Time
Customer Experience Specialist
Spreetail
Lincoln, NE
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Actively sought creative solutions for customer problems to avoid loss of sales. Disputed and tracked claims for eBay and Braintree to reduce the rate of fraudulent orders.
- Full-Time
Juvenile Specialty Courts Unit Intern
Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia
Washington, D.C.
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Supported HOPE court by researching national shelter care facilities for trafficked youth, assisted in the staffing and hearing of cases and used ProLaw to locate information for a referral. Papered decisions under the supervision of an attorney, including PINS and delinquency charges.
- Part-Time
Intake Coordinator
American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Corresponded with potential clients regarding constitutional claims. Conducted a research project on access to feminine hygiene products in prison.
- Part-Time
Education
J.D. - undefined
Saint Louis University School of Law
St. Louis, MO05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Philosophy & Religion
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE05.2019
Skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Leadership qualities
- Legal research
- Legal analysis
- Legal drafting
- Analytical reasoning
- Oral advocacy
Timeline
Associate
Watters Wolf Bub Hansmann, LLC
08.2025 - Current
Adjunct Professor
St. Louis University School of Law
08.2025 - Current
Law Clerk
The Gori Law Firm
01.2024 - 05.2025
Intern
St. Louis County Counselor
05.2023 - 08.2023
Faculty Research Fellow for Professor Liebesman
St. Louis University School of Law
05.2023 - 08.2023
Debit Implementations Analyst
Fiserv
06.2021 - 08.2022
Project Coordinator
Nebraska Pharmacists Association
08.2019 - 06.2021
Customer Experience Specialist
Spreetail
02.2019 - 08.2019
Juvenile Specialty Courts Unit Intern
Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia
01.2018 - 05.2018
Intake Coordinator
American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska
08.2016 - 12.2017
J.D. - undefined
Saint Louis University School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Philosophy & Religion
Nebraska Wesleyan University