Attorney

Friel, McCord & Smiley, LLC; St. Louis (MO); Híbrido; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Bonuses

Revenue sharing

Health insurance

401(k)

CLE & professional development

PTO

Mentorship

Flexible schedule

Remote work

Resumo da oferta

Friel, McCord & Smiley, LLC in Missouri seeks an associate to join our litigation practice and manage civil matters from intake to resolution. You will draft pleadings, conduct research, handle depositions, and advise clients with partner guidance.

Applicants should have a JD from an ABA‑accredited school, Missouri license in good standing, and at least 2 years of litigation experience. Travel to courts across Missouri is required.

Qualificações

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri and in good standing.
• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Comfort with courtroom advocacy or a strong desire to develop it.

Responsabilidades

• Handle all steps in civil litigation from intake through resolution.
• Draft and argue pleadings, motions, and discovery, and take depositions.
• Assist with workers’ compensation defense matters for electric cooperatives across Missouri.
• Support in condemnation, easement, and other civil property matters.
• Research legal issues and develop case strategy with partners.
• Communicate with clients, claims adjusters, and cooperative managers with status updates.

Conhecimentos

Litigation

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Case Management

Courtroom Advocacy

Formação académica

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Firm

Friel, McCord & Smiley, LLC is a boutique Missouri law firm primarily focused on advising and representing electric cooperatives and other business clients. Our litigation work includes workers’ compensation defense, condemnation, civil litigation, and collections.

The Role

We’re looking for an associate to join our litigation practice and take responsibility for civil litigation matters referred to us by our clients. You’ll handle matters from intake through resolution, working with clients directly and with partner guidance as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Handle all steps in civil litigation, including drafting and arguing pleadings, motions, and discovery, and taking and defending depositions.
• Assist with workers’ compensation defense matters for electric cooperatives throughout Missouri.
• Assist in condemnation, easement, and other civil property matters
• Research and brief legal issues, and develop case strategy with the partners.
• Communicate with clients, including claims adjusters and cooperative managers, with timely, practical advice and regular status reporting.
• Some travel to courts and hearings across Missouri is required.

What We’re Looking For

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri and in good standing.
• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Comfort with courtroom and hearing advocacy, or a strong desire to develop it.
• Good judgment and organization, with the ability to manage your own caseload and deadlines.

Preferred (Not Required)

• Missouri workers’ compensation experience.
• Experience in civil collections.
• 5+ years of litigation experience

What We Offer

• Bonuses and revenue sharing
• Hard Benefits: health insurance, 401(k), bar dues, CLE and professional development, & PTO.
• Soft Benefits: Mentorship, path to partnership, schedule flexibility, and remote work.

Friel, McCord & Smiley, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.