Civil Litigation Associate

Evans & Dixon LLC; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical,  

Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long‑/

Job summary

Evans & Dixon LLC is currently seeking an Associate Attorney with zero to two plus years of experience to join our real estate litigation-focused practice group in Chesterfield, Missouri. Our practice centers on civil litigation around property law concepts including real estate contracts, fee title, easements, adverse possession, liens and lien priorities.

We also handle some transactional real estate matters and general business litigation for our clients.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Missouri.
• 0–2 years of litigation experience.
• Property or lending law experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced litigators, paralegals, and legal assistants as a team.
• Prepare for trial with evidence, documents, and presentations in collaboration with litigation attorneys.
• Handle depositions, mediations, and court appearances as you grow in your legal career.
• Draft pleadings, petitions, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

ABA-accredited law degree

Job description

Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add an Associate Attorney with zero to two plus years of experience to join our real estate litigation-focused practice group in Chesterfield, Missouri. Our practice primarily involves civil litigation centered around property law concepts including real estate contracts, fee title, easements, adverse possession, liens and lien priorities, to name a few. We also handle some transactional real estate matters and general business litigation for our clients.

This position will require someone who is comfortable with multi-tasking and can autonomously handle a large volume of files along with meeting strict deadlines. Successful candidates should be teachable and have excellent analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the law and practice in an area that needs attorneys. If you bring us your hustle and initiative, we will mentor you with our knowledge and experience!

What you'll do:

• Collaboration: You will have the opportunity to work side by side with highly experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants as a team.
• Trial Prep: Collaborate with experienced litigation attorneys to prepare evidence, documents and presentations as you prepare for trial.
• Attorney Responsibilities: You will be responsible for handling depositions, mediations, and court appearances as you grow and evolve in your legal career.
• Create: You will work on drafting pleadings, including petitions, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.

What we're looking for:

• 0-2+ years of experience working in litigation
• Prior experience in property or lending law preferred, but not required
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and track volume caseload with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Be able to work efficiently with corporate professionals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education & Qualifications:

• Must be licensed and able to practice law in Missouri
• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school

About Us:

Evans & Dixon provides Midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications, and hands-on industry knowledge. Whether we are managing large-scale litigation, serving as outside general counsel or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and legal career, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The firm does offer a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
• Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays