Civil Defense Attorney - On-Site Trial-Ready in St. Louis

Orion Placement; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Downtown parking

Job summary

Confidential Employer in St. Louis, MO, seeks a litigation attorney with 2+ years of civil defense experience to join our on-site team. This role offers hands-on deposition work, motion practice, and direct client collaboration to advance cases through investigation to resolution.

You will draft pleadings, supervise discovery, and assist with trial preparation while benefiting from a supportive, growth-focused environment with strong mentorship and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Missouri Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience.
• Experience taking depositions, drafting substantive motions, and tracking billable hours.
• Strong legal writing and research abilities.
• Ability to manage cases independently while working with a team.
• Illinois Bar admission is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and contribute to a variety of civil defense litigation matters from initial investigation through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, motions, briefs, and other essential litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and participate in hearings and court proceedings.
• Develop effective litigation strategies through legal research, case analysis, and collaboration.
• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, and colleagues to move cases forward.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness examinations, and courtroom presentations.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Communication skills

Case management

Deposition experience

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Confidential Employer in St. Louis, MO, seeks a litigation attorney with 2+ years of civil defense experience to join our on-site team. This role offers hands-on deposition work, motion practice, and direct client collaboration to advance cases through investigation to resolution.

You will draft pleadings, supervise discovery, and assist with trial preparation while benefiting from a supportive, growth-focused environment with strong mentorship and competitive compensation.