Associate Litigation Attorney

JurisTalent; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JurisTalent is seeking an Associate Attorney in St. Louis, Missouri with 2-8 years of litigation experience. You will manage all phases of litigation, conduct discovery and depositions, draft pleadings, and support trial preparation while collaborating with partners and a growing client base.

The opportunity emphasizes hands-on litigation experience, meaningful client exposure, and a path for long-term growth within a supportive Midwest firm culture.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed in Missouri (Illinois licensure is a plus).
• 2-8 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation from case inception through resolution.
• Conduct written discovery and depositions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Work directly with clients, adjusters, and witnesses.
• Assist with trial preparation and courtroom proceedings.
• Collaborate closely with experienced partners and firm leadership.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Transportation, Insurance Defense & General Liability Litigation

St. Louis, Missouri

Looking for more than just another litigation associate role?

A well-established Midwest litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2-8 years of experience to join its growing St. Louis office during an exciting period of expansion and transformation.

The firm is actively investing in the future of its St. Louis platform and is seeking attorneys who want hands-on litigation experience, meaningful client exposure, strong mentorship, and a long-term path for growth. This is an opportunity to join a busy practice with an existing book of litigation work, substantial client relationships, and a leadership team focused on strategic growth.

Practice Areas

The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Transportation Litigation
• Trucking Defense
• Commercial Auto Defense
• Insurance Defense
• General Liability

What You'll Do

• Manage all phases of litigation from case inception through resolution
• Conduct written discovery and depositions
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Attend hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences
• Work directly with clients, adjusters, and witnesses
• Assist with trial preparation and courtroom proceedings
• Collaborate closely with experienced partners and firm leadership

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Immediate exposure to a substantial and active litigation caseload
• Opportunity to work directly with experienced trial attorneys
• Meaningful client contact and responsibility
• Strong pipeline of insurance defense and transportation matters
• Growing office with long-term advancement opportunities
• Supportive Midwest firm culture
• Opportunity to grow into future leadership and partnership roles

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed in Missouri (Illinois licensure is a plus)
• 2-8 years of litigation experience
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Deposition and courtroom experience preferred
• Experience handling insurance defense, transportation, trucking, or general liability matters is highly desirable
• Ability to independently manage files while working collaboratively with a team
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Bonus opportunities
• Partnership-track potential for high performers
• Mentorship from experienced litigators and firm leadership
• Established client base and consistent workflow

Who Will Be Successful Here?

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who:

• Wants to gain significant litigation experience
• Is seeking greater responsibility and client interaction
• Enjoys handling sophisticated insurance defense matters
• Wants a clear path toward long-term advancement
• Is excited about joining a growing office where contributions are visible and valued

Interested in learning more?

All inquiries will be handled with the strictest confidentiality.

Contact: Christy Pashia - [e-mail]

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