Litigation Attorney

Job Title: Litigation Attorney

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a Litigation Associate with 3-6 years of experience in civil defense, ideally with exposure to toxic tort matters. The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in managing a litigation caseload, engaging in depositions, court appearances, and strategic defense planning. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a collaborative trial team environment and seeks a mix of courtroom engagement and analytical litigation work.

Duties:

• Oversee a portfolio of active civil litigation cases from initiation through resolution

• Formulate and execute customized defense strategies tailored to individual claims

• Conduct and defend depositions

• Appear in court for motions, hearings, mediations, and pretrial proceedings

• Review and analyze discovery materials, including medical documentation and expert reports

• Research legal precedents, regulatory implications, and party histories

• Draft legal briefs, internal memoranda, and client correspondence

• Maintain consistent communication with internal team members and clients

• Participate in case strategy sessions with senior litigators and trial attorneys

Requirements:

• Licensed and in good standing in both Missouri and Illinois

• 3 to 6 years of litigation experience, particularly in defense matters

• Proven ability to conduct depositions and draft complex legal motions

• Demonstrated capability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting

• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a litigation team

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Active bar admission in Missouri and Illinois

Skills:

• Legal research and writing proficiency

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving under pressure

• Strong verbal advocacy and interpersonal communication

• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work

• Comfortable handling both remote and in-person litigation tasks

Job Location:

• Saint Louis, MI

• The hybrid work model is available

Benefits:

• Performance-based quarterly and year-end bonuses

• Partner-led mentorship and development programs

• Hybrid /in-office work flexibility

• CLE and bar-related expenses covered

• Annual marketing allowance

• 401(k) plan with firm contributions

• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA/HSA)

• Firm-sponsored life insurance and optional additional coverage

• Long-term disability coverage included; optional short-term available

• Parental leave policy

• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This law firm represents small businesses and individuals in high risk litigation cases across the United States. Their areas of practice include construction, business litigation, banking, finance, legal malpractice, municipal liability, premises liability, transportation, appellate, and more. Their offices are located in California, Georgia, West Virginia, New York, Missouri, and Texas.