Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with 3-5+ years of experience to join its team in St. Louis, MO. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with seasoned litigators, develop trial skills, and gain hands-on experience in both state and federal courts. Ideal candidates are motivated, skilled in multitasking, and thrive in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment.

Duties:

• Collaborate with experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants in preparing cases.
• Assist in trial preparation, including organizing evidence, preparing documents, and creating presentations.
• Handle depositions, mediations, conferences with claimants and judges, and court appearances.
• Draft a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, findings of fact, and opinions.
• Manage large caseloads, prioritize tasks, and meet strict deadlines.
• Engage in negotiations and interact with corporate professionals to facilitate case progress.

Requirements:

• 3-5+ years of experience in civil litigation.
• Strong understanding of state and federal laws and court procedures.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle a significant caseload and multitask effectively.
• Strong negotiation skills and commitment to high-quality performance.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active law license in Missouri.
• Ability to obtain licensing in Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska is preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research, drafting, and trial preparation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and courtroom interactions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team and work independently.
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses.
• Life, AD&D, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing.
• Paid maternity leave and a wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays.

Established around the mid-twentieth century, this premier law firm specializes in all aspects if workers' compensation, civil litigation defense, subrogation and collections law. It has three offices in the state of Missouri. Some of its key areas of practice are appellate resources, environmental law, workers' compensation, and employers' liability. The attorneys here are proactively involved in a number of community service endeavors throughout the year.