Attorney/Lawyer (Clayton, MO)

Stange Law Firm; Creve Coeur (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Discretionary Bonuses

Signing Bonus

401(k) with matching

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Work-From-Home Days

Company-paid laptop and cell phone

Job summary

A multi-state family law firm is seeking dynamic, highly motivated attorneys for a full-time role in Missouri. Key responsibilities include preparing legal documents, drafting pleadings, and appearing in court. Candidates must hold a J.D. and a Missouri license, with a preference for those with family law experience. The position offers competitive pay between $90,000 and $120,000, numerous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and mentorship within one of the largest family law firms in the U.S.

Qualifications

• J.D. required and Missouri license mandatory.
• Family law experience preferred, but not necessary.
• Five years of litigation experience required for Senior Associate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft legal documents for filing.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and judgments.
• Correspond with attorneys, court personnel, and clients.
• Interview witnesses and prepare them for court.
• Ensure accuracy of all prepared documents.
• Appear in court on assigned cases.
• Handle all aspects of assigned cases.
• Perform administrative duties, including filing and organizing.
• Conduct legal research for specific issues.

Skills

Family law experience

Legal document preparation

Litigation

Legal research

Education

J.D.

Missouri license

Job description

Are you a legal professional with a passion for Family Law? Stange Law Firm has an immediate opening for dynamic, highly motivated attorneys to join the team that provides strategic legal support and guidance for our office in Clayton, MO. Whether someone is facing a divorce, legal separation, paternity action, estate planning or numerous other issues that affect families, the attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC are dedicated to achieving the best possible results.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay! (Salary is BOE: $90,000.00-$120,000.00+)
• Base Salary & Discretionary Bonuses for Productivity/Profitability for billable employees!
• Other Incentive Programs
• Signing Bonus
• Attorney Referral Bonuses
• Client Referral Bonuses
• Productivity Bonuses
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Roth IRA
• 95-99% Employer Paid Health Insurance Medical Plan for Employees Depending On State, Plus Buy-Up Options!
• Health Saving Account Options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation, 5 Paid Sick Days & 3 Personal Days)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Take Birthday as Paid Leave
• 36 Work-From-Home Days
• Company paid laptop and cell phone
• Fast-growing Family Law Firm - 2nd Largest Family Law Firm in the country!
• Marketing team works hard for you! Lots of Clients!!
• Advancement and job growth potential
• Mentorship program
• Promotes from within
• Trial experience, not just paper pushing!
• Excellent Reputation
• More!

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares and drafts legal documents for filing with appropriate entities and necessary correspondence
• Drafts pleadings and motions, including judgments and orders
• Corresponds with attorneys, court personnel, and clients regarding cases
• Interviews witnesses for court cases and prepares witnesses to testify
• Shall ensure the accuracy of all documents prepared
• Shall promptly appear in court on all cases assigned
• Shall handle all aspects of cases assigned to them
• Performs administrative duties as necessary, including filing, mailing, organizing files and pleadings
• Conducts legal research for particular issues

Qualifications

• J.D.
• Missouri license required
• Family law experience is preferred but not required
• Senior Associate positions are available for attorneys with five years or more of litigation experience

Company Description

Stange Law Firm, PC is a multi-state divorce and family law firm with many offices throughout the country and still growing. Attorneys at the firm have received awards from organizations such as Super Lawyers, Lead Counsel, Missouri Lawyer’s Weekly Power List, and many more. Attorneys at the firm also speak at Continuing Legal Education Seminars for organizations such as the Missouri Bar, the National Business Institute, and others. This is truly a great opportunity if you want a successful career in family law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

State: Missouri. This is a full time position.