Associate Attorney

Taylor Root; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading legal firm as an Associate Attorney focused on Civil Defense Litigation. In this role, you will manage client communications, prepare legal documentation, and attend trials. Ideal candidates are licensed in Missouri with 2-5 years of experience in various civil defense areas, including business and environmental law.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience as an Attorney in Civil Defense Litigation.
• Licensed to practice in Missouri (Illinois license a plus).

Responsibilities

• Communicates with clients to keep them informed of case developments.
• Prepares legal documents including discovery motions and briefs.
• Attends and assists at trials.

Skills

Client Communication

Legal Research

Document Preparation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) Degree

Licensed to practice in Missouri

Job description

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Associate Attorney with a focus on Civil Defense Litigation

• Communicates with clients in order to keep them informed of all developments related to their case, including direct correspondence and reports.
• Prepares legal documents including discovery documents, discovery motions, dispositive motions, pre-trial pleadings, other pleadings and briefs required throughout life of the case.
• Gathers evidence, conducts research, interviews clients and witnesses, prepares legal briefs, and develops strategy, arguments, and testimony to formulate defense or to initiate legal action on behalf of client.
• Attends and assists at trials.
• Researches legal issues and prepares memorandums.
• Plans and prepares for various aspects of a trial including witness examination, opening statement, trial motions, exhibits and jury instructions.
• Prepares witnesses for deposition or trial, including preparation on issues to be addressed and reviewing significant documents.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years’ experience as an Attorney in Civil Defense Litigation – Business/Corporate, Insurance, Personal Injury, Construction, Employment, Environmental, Healthcare, Municipal, Professional Liability, Real Estate, Toxic Tort/Class Action, Transportation, or Trucking
• Licensed to practice in Missouri (Illinois license a plus)

Billable Hour Requirement:

165/month

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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