Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney in St. Louis, MO. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5+ years of experience in litigation and trial work, eager to apply their skills in a dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with seasoned attorneys and gain comprehensive experience in civil litigation.

Duties

• Collaborate with experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants.
• Prepare evidence, documents, and presentations for trial.
• Handle depositions, mediations, and court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.

Requirements

• Two to five plus years of experience in the legal field.
• Working knowledge of state and federal laws and procedures.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage large caseloads and multiple priorities.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Effective collaboration with corporate professionals.

Education

• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications

• Actively licensed in Missouri.
• Ability to become licensed in Illinois.

Skills

• Superior multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit).
• Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits.
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing.
• Pet Insurance.
• Paid Maternity Leave.
• Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Personal 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.