Civil Litigation Associate

Job Overview:
A respected litigation-focused law firm is seeking a full-time Civil Litigation Associate Attorney for its St. Louis, Missouri office. This role is ideal for an attorney with 3 to 5 years of litigation experience who is passionate about trial work, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a busy and collaborative litigation team. The position offers a dynamic environment where associates receive hands-on mentorship, trial preparation exposure, and the opportunity to manage diverse and complex cases across both state and federal courts in the Midwest.

Location:

• St. Louis, Missouri

Duties:

• Collaborate closely with experienced litigation attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants

• Draft pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, and legal opinions

• Handle and attend depositions, mediations, conferences, and court appearances

• Prepare trial documents and support litigation teams in trial strategy and execution

• Manage a caseload involving a variety of civil litigation matters

• Conduct legal research and provide strategic legal recommendations

• Communicate with clients and stakeholders regarding case status and strategy

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in civil litigation

• Familiarity with state and federal court rules and procedures

• Demonstrated ability to handle a full caseload and meet strict deadlines

• Ability to collaborate with internal legal teams and corporate clients

• Strong interest in trial work and litigation development

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in Missouri (required)

• Eligibility to become licensed in Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska (preferred)

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and large caseloads

• Proficient in drafting legal documents and preparing for trial

• Team-oriented and committed to high-quality legal performance

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and client engagement

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA – medical, dependent care, parking, transit)

• Life, AD&D, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance

• Pet insurance

• 401(k) with profit-sharing

• Paid maternity leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid personal time off (PTO) and holidays

• Wellness program

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.