Civil Defense Litigator - Growth, Mentorship, On-Site Trial

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

Paid downtown parking

Parking

Job summary

Orion Placement in downtown St. Louis, MO, seeks an experienced civil defense litigator to join our on-site team.

You'll manage a range of civil defense matters, draft pleadings, handle discovery, and contribute to trial preparation with mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys. Candidates must be licensed in Missouri with 2+ years of civil defense litigation, including depositions and motions; Illinois bar a plus.

Qualifications

• JD 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, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently while working collaboratively; Illinois Bar admission is a plus.

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

Civil litigation

Deposition experience

Legal writing

Legal research

Communication skills

Independent case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Missouri Bar admission

Job description

Orion Placement in downtown St. Louis, MO, seeks an experienced civil defense litigator to join our on-site team.

You'll manage a range of civil defense matters, draft pleadings, handle discovery, and contribute to trial preparation with mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys. Candidates must be licensed in Missouri with 2+ years of civil defense litigation, including depositions and motions; Illinois bar a plus.