Associate Attorney - Strategic Litigation & Client Counsel

Chartwell Law; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwell Law seeks an Associate attorney to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic counsel in court, arbitrations, and depositions.

This role requires exceptional research, drafting, and litigation skills, along with the ability to collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates independence, strong communication, and a commitment to meeting a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law (state posted) required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a practice group.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• File review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action.
• Extensive research and drafting of briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
• Regularly representing clients in court, at arbitrations and in depositions.
• Drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Expert witness retention and collaboration.
• Trial preparation and attendance.
• Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic and practical legal advice.
• Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Oral Advocacy

Communication

Planning & Priority Setting

Education

J.D. ABA-accredited

Job description

Chartwell Law seeks an Associate attorney to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic counsel in court, arbitrations, and depositions.

This role requires exceptional research, drafting, and litigation skills, along with the ability to collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates independence, strong communication, and a commitment to meeting a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement.