Associate Attorney

Watters Wolf Bub Hansmann LLC; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

CLE opportunities

Bar fees paid

Job summary

Watters Wolf Bub Hansmann LLC seeks a Litigation Associate with a minimum of two years of civil litigation experience and exceptional research, writing, and interpersonal skills. The role involves leadership in managing a diverse caseload from inception to resolution, including appeals, with duties from pleadings to court appearances.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including bonus opportunities, medical and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, CLE opportunities, and

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Missouri with a strong research and writing background.
• Minimum of two years of civil litigation experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and advocacy skills for court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload from inception to resolution, including any appeals.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs; conduct legal research.
• Oversee discovery, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations; argue motions in court.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Civil litigation

Education

Missouri Bar License

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Watters Wolf Bub Hansmann is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with a minimum of two years of experience practicing law, preferably in civil litigation, who has exceptional research, writing, and interpersonal skills to handle high exposure, complex civil litigation matters. As a Litigation Associate at Watters Wolf Bub Hansmann, you will be expected to take on a leadership role in managing a diverse caseload of matters from inception to resolution, including any appeals, which will require developing and implementing effective legal strategies, conducting legal research, preparing legal pleadings, motions, and briefs, managing the discovery process, appearing for depositions, mediations, and arbitrations, and arguing motions in court, among additional tasks. Watters Wolf Bub Hansmann supports its Senior Litigation Associate Attorneys with ample resources, guidance, and mentorship so that they can achieve success in their cases and personal advancement in their careers. Additionally, Senior Litigation Associates who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and long-term commitment to the firm’s success are put on a path towards partnership.

Beyond offering extensive opportunities for professional development, Watters Wolf Bub Hansmann provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to all its employees including bonus opportunities, medical and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, CLE opportunities, payment of Missouri state bar fees, among additional perks.

Applicants must be attorneys licensed to practice law in Missouri with strong legal research, writing, analytical, advocacy, and interpersonal skills and prior courtroom experience, preferably in civil litigation. We look forward to hearing from dynamic and diligent professionals who are dedicated to advancing their careers and determined to provide high-quality legal services to our clients.