Associate Attorney

NextStep Recruiting; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement options

Profit sharing

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

NextStep Recruiting has partnered with a legal services organization to identify an Associate Attorney in St. Louis, MO.

This role will begin onsite with the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule after 1–6 months and will support a creditor-focused legal practice with regular courtroom exposure. This position is ideal for an attorney with 1+ years of experience who wants hands‑on litigation experience without billable hour requirements.

Qualifications

• JD and active Missouri Bar license are required.
• 1+ year of experience practicing as an attorney.
• Comfortable with regular court appearances and handling litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Litigate and represent clients in court and related proceedings.
• Independently manage deadlines, cases, and competing priorities.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Provide clear written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Court appearances

Litigation experience

Strong communication

Deadline and case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Missouri Bar license

Job description

Job Description

NextStep Recruiting has partnered with a legal services organization to identify an Associate Attorney in St. Louis, MO. This role will begin onsite with the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule after 1–6 months and will support a creditor-focused legal practice with regular courtroom exposure.

This position is ideal for an attorney with 1+ years of experience who wants hands‑on litigation experience without billable hour requirements. Candidates from any practice area are welcome, and training will be provided.

Required:

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active Missouri Bar license
• 1+ year of experience practicing as an attorney
• Comfortable with regular court appearances and handling litigation matters
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage deadlines, cases, and competing priorities

Preferred:

• Dual licensure in Missouri and Kansas
• 1–2 years of collections, creditors’ rights, or related litigation experience
• Experience drafting or reviewing pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Prior courtroom, trial, arbitration, or contested‑matter experience
• Interest in developing a long‑term litigation career within a supportive legal team

Compensation ranges from $85K–$120K plus a discretionary bonus, along with comprehensive benefits, retirement options, profit sharing, and opportunities for advancement.

NextStep Recruiting provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, or applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.