Civil Litigation Associate

Evans & Dixon, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, D

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

Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specif

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Pet Insurance

Paid Maternity Leave

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Hy

Job summary

Evans & Dixon, LLC in St. Louis is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate with 1–3+ years of experience to work with a team of skilled litigators. You will gain real-world trial experience in state and federal courts while handling depositions, motions and court appearances.

You will collaborate with experienced attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants, and you will learn different aspects of civil litigation as you advance in your legal career.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Admitted to Missouri bar; ability to become licensed in IL, KS, IA or NE.
• Strong written and oral communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals and staff as a team.
• Assist with trial preparation, evidence and presentations for trial.
• Handle depositions, mediations, conferences and court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs and other documents.

Skills

Litigation

Trial skills

Analytical

Communication

Multitasking

Negotiation

Teamwork

Oral advocacy

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Missouri bar admission

License eligibility: IL, KS, IA, NE

Job description

Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add a Civil Litigation Associate in our St. Louis office. We are seeking an Associate with 1 to 3+ years of experience who has great litigation and trial skills and is eager to put those skills to work. As a Civil Litigation Associate, you will have the opportunity to work with and be mentored by highly experienced Civil Litigation Attorneys. You will learn different aspects of civil litigation, gain experience in trials, and will be working with a team of attorneys on a multitude of cases. Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a fast pace and intellectually stimulating setting. Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside experienced attorneys practicing in state and federal courts in the Midwest! If you like litigation and a fast-paced position, then this is the perfect job for you!

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, conferences between claimants & judges, and court appearances as you grow and evolve in your legal career.
• Create: You will work on drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.

What We\'re Looking For

• One to three plus years of experience in the legal field
• Working knowledge of state and federal laws and procedures
• Strong analytical, communication and people skills
• Ability to handle large caseloads and juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively with corporate professionals
• Be committed to excellent performance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education And Qualifications

• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Actively licensed in Missouri
• Ability to become licensed in Illinois, Kansas, Iowa or Nebraska

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