Attorney

Knight MacKay Morrow LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

401K with match

Parking or transit pass

Cell phone stipend

Internal CLE program

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Knight MacKay Morrow LLC in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Attorney to manage a civil litigation caseload including premises liability, car accidents, and insurance disputes. The role involves drafting pleadings, conducting depositions, and appearing in court, with deadlines management and client communication.

The successful candidate will have a JD, Missouri bar admission, 3–5 years of practice, strong research and advocacy skills, and the ability to work on-site in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in civil litigation at a law firm.
• JD from an accredited law school and active Missouri bar admission.
• Illinois bar admission is a plus.
• Strong research, writing and courtroom advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court and conduct depositions as needed.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and correspondence.
• Collaborate with colleagues and paralegals to prepare for trial.
• Maintain detailed documentation and meet deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Case management

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Missouri Bar admission

Job description

Role Description

The Attorney role is a full-time, on-site position, based St. Louis, MO. The Attorney will manage a caseload of civil litigation matters, including premises liability, car accidents, first-party property disputes, insurance disputes, and construction disputes. The Attorney will be involved in case evaluation, legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence. Day-to-day responsibilities include appearing in court, conducting depositions, participating in mediations or settlement conferences, and

The Attorney will collaborate with colleagues and paralegals to prepare for trial, develop litigation strategies, and ensure timely and accurate case progression. The role also involves communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance representatives, and maintaining detailed documentation and compliance with firm and court deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a firm practicing civil litigation preferred.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in Missouri, or eligibility for prompt admission. Illinois bar admission is a perk.
• Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Proficient in legal research, including case law, statutes, and regulatory analysis.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, including drafting and courtroom presentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Comfort working on-site in a collaborative team environment and engaging directly with clients.
• Prior experience in insurance defense, transportation, construction, personal injury litigation is preferred.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience & performance-based bonus.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the firm
• Medical & dental, vision, HSAFSA (medical & dependent care),
• 401K retirement plan with 4% matching,
• Paid parking or transit pass,
• Cell phone stipend,
• Internal CLE program,
• Unlimited PTO, paid holidays.

Company Description

Knight MacKay Morrow LLC is a full-service regional litigation firm with offices in Colorado, Illinois, Missouri, and Montana. The firm represents clients through all phases of litigation, providing comprehensive support from initial case assessment through trial. Practice areas include insurance defense, transportation defense for railroads and trucking companies, property and easement disputes, construction matters, and employment law disputes. The attorneys at Knight MacKay Morrow LLC have extensive jury trial experience and work closely with a skilled team of paralegals to deliver effective legal representation. The firm offers opportunities to handle complex cases and develop litigation skills in a collaborative environment.