Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Paid Maternity Leave

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid PTO & Holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate in St. Louis, MO. The ideal candidate has 1 to 3+ years of civil litigation and trial experience and is eager to grow within a dynamic firm environment.

You will collaborate with seasoned attorneys and support staff to handle state and federal court matters, draft pleadings and motions, conduct discovery, prepare for depositions, and appear at hearings.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Missouri law license or eligibility to become licensed in IL, KS, IA, or NE.
• Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants.
• Prepare evidence, documents, and presentations for trial.
• Handle depositions, mediations, and court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.

Skills

Multitasking

Professional collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Analytical skills

Education

ABA-accredited law degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney in St. Louis, MO. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3+ years of experience in civil litigation and trial work, eager to enhance their skills in a dynamic legal environment. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with seasoned attorneys and gain substantial experience in state and federal courts.

Duties

• Collaborate with experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants.
• Prepare evidence, documents, and presentations for trial.
• Handle depositions, mediations, and court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.

Requirements

• 1 to 3+ years of legal experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and procedures.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage large caseloads and multiple priorities.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Commitment to high performance standards.

Education

Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license in Missouri.
• Ability to become licensed in Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, or Nebraska.

Skills

• Superior multitasking abilities.
• Effective collaboration with corporate professionals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, 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.