Litigation Attorney

A law firm is currently seeking a Litigation Attorney with a minimum of 4 years of experience. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in various phases of complex commercial and serious personal injury litigation. The key responsibilities and qualifications for this position are as follows:

Job Overview:

The Litigation Attorney will handle all aspects of complex commercial and serious personal injury litigation. This includes fact investigation, legal research, drafting discovery, preparing pleadings, taking and defending depositions, participating in mediations, communicating with opposing counsel and clients, and appearing in court for motions and pre-hearing proceedings.

Duties:

• Conduct fact investigations to gather relevant information for cases.
• Perform legal research to support litigation strategies.
• Draft discovery requests, responses, and other legal documents.
• Prepare pleadings and motions for filing in court.
• Take and defend depositions during the discovery phase.
• Participate in mediation to negotiate settlements.
• Communicate effectively with opposing counsel and clients.
• Appear in court for motions and pre-hearing proceedings.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in litigation.
• Prior trial experience, either first or second chair, is preferred.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Admission to the Missouri Bar.

Skills:

• Ability to interface directly with attorneys and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and productively.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organization skills.
• Outstanding judgment.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to take ownership.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Location:

Saint Louis, MO

This firm has the reputation as a top choice of clients who have the most difficult, challenging, must-win litigation. No one is hired or retained unless he or she is expected to become a partner. The low partner to associate ratio allows associates to take on substantial responsibilities right away, to work with partners directly and informally, and to enjoy client contact at an early stage. This firms general business practice includes all areas of trial and appellate work in state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as matters involving corporate transactions, employee benefits, environmental, labor and employment, real estate and trusts and estates matters. The firm's clients conduct their business throughout the Midwest, the rest of the country, and throughout the world.