Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Saint Louis (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Associate Attorney in the Greater St. Louis area for a full-time role with a hybrid work environment and some work-from-home flexibility.

The attorney will manage family law matters, including divorce, custody, and support, from consultation to resolution. Key duties include drafting pleadings, motions, and agreements; conducting legal research; communicating with clients; developing case strategies; negotiating settlements; and representing clients at hearings,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of family law and related statutes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong research skills for case law and statutes.
• Professionalism, discretion and empathy in client interactions.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Experience in family law litigation or clerkship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle family law cases including divorce, custody and support.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and agreements.
• Conduct legal research and manage case files.
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide legal advice.
• Develop case strategies and negotiate settlements.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations and trials.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely, compassionate service.

Skills

Research skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Client empathy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in the Greater St. Louis area. This full-time role offers a hybrid work environment with some work-from-home flexibility. The attorney will manage family law matters, including divorce, custody, and support, from consultation to resolution.

Duties

• Handle family law cases, including divorce, custody, and support.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and agreements.
• Conduct legal research and manage case files.
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide legal advice.
• Develop case strategies and negotiate settlements.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely and compassionate service.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of law and strong interest in family law.
• Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice.
• Strong research skills for relevant case law and statutes.
• Effective negotiation skills for settlements and support arrangements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and empathy.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Prior experience in family law litigation or clerkship preferred.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Active license to practice law in Missouri or eligibility for prompt admission.

Skills

• Strong research and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Professionalism and empathy in client interactions.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with work-from-home flexibility.