Associate Attorney, Civil Defense Litigation

Brinker & Doyen, LLP; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brinker & Doyen, LLP in St. Louis, MO seeks an Associate Attorney to join our busy insurance defense litigation practice. This role focuses on civil defense, discovery, motions, and client communication, with opportunities for professional development and CLE credits.

Ideal candidates are admitted to the Missouri Bar (Illinois bar a plus), possess strong written and oral advocacy, and can manage complex caseloads in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Admission to Missouri Bar
• Admission to Illinois Bar preferred but not required
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Self-starter who takes ownership of executing tasks
• Ability to manage and prioritize complex case-load
• Effective team player
• Strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Capturing billable time
• Drafting/reviewing/responding to discovery requests
• Preparing and responding to motions and legal memoranda
• Court appearances
• Meeting with clients, attorneys, and witnesses
• Performing legal/medical research
• Writing case analyses and reports to clients

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-starter

Caseload management

Team player

Strong work ethic

Education

Missouri Bar admission

Illinois Bar admission preferred

Job description

Brinker & Doyen, LLP in St. Louis, MO seeks an Associate Attorney to join our busy insurance defense litigation practice. This role focuses on civil defense, discovery, motions, and client communication, with opportunities for professional development and CLE credits.

Ideal candidates are admitted to the Missouri Bar (Illinois bar a plus), possess strong written and oral advocacy, and can manage complex caseloads in a collaborative team.