Associate Attorney - Civil Defense Litigation

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in St. Louis, MO seeks an Associate Attorney for its civil defense litigation practice. This role offers an excellent opportunity for early-career attorneys to develop courtroom and case-management skills in a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Responsibilities include managing discovery, drafting motions, conducting legal research, and preparing case analyses. Requirements: JD, 0–2 years civil litigation defense, Missouri Bar active (Illinois Bar preferred), strong

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of civil litigation defense experience.
• Active Missouri Bar membership; Illinois Bar admission preferred.
• Strong legal writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize caseloads.
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Manage the discovery process, including drafting responses and reviewing requests.
• Prepare persuasive motions and well-researched legal memoranda.
• Conduct thorough background investigations for case strategies.
• Coordinate meetings and communications with clients, co-counsel, and expert witnesses.
• Perform sophisticated legal research to support case theory development.
• Review and analyze medical records and technical documentation.
• Prepare detailed case analyses and status reports for clients.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Case management and strategy

Effective communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney for its civil defense litigation practice in St. Louis, MO. This role offers an excellent opportunity for early-career attorneys to develop their skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Duties

• Manage the discovery process, including drafting responses and reviewing requests.
• Prepare persuasive motions and well-researched legal memoranda.
• Conduct thorough background investigations for case strategies.
• Coordinate meetings and communications with clients, co-counsel, and expert witnesses.
• Perform sophisticated legal research to support case theory development.
• Review and analyze medical records and technical documentation.
• Prepare detailed case analyses and status reports for clients.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience in civil litigation defense work.
• Active membership in the Missouri Bar; Illinois Bar admission preferred.
• Strong legal writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize caseloads.
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active Missouri Bar membership.

Skills

• Legal research and writing.
• Case management and strategy development.
• Effective communication and collaboration.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Comprehensive dental insurance coverage.
• Full health insurance benefits.
• Life insurance protection.
• Generous paid time off.
• Vision insurance coverage.