Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Heplerbroom; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work options

Professional development programs

Health benefits and 401K

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

HeplerBroom LLC in St. Louis, MO is seeking a licensed Associate Attorney with at least three years of relevant experience to join our civil defense and insurance coverage litigation practice.

This role offers hybrid work arrangements and opportunities for professional development within an established defense firm. The position requires strong research and analytical abilities, deposition and trial prep experience, and the ability to independently manage a litigation caseload from inception to

Qualifications

• Active Illinois bar in good standing.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Deposition and trial preparation experience required.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research, analysis, and interpretation of statutes, regulations, court decisions, and opinions.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception to resolution.
• Monitor case files for deadlines and develop defenses and strategies.
• Assist with document review and analysis.
• Conduct depositions and appear regularly in court.
• Support trial preparation and participate in the trial of professional liability cases.
• Adhere to client guidelines meticulously.
• Communicate effectively and report appropriately to clients.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation management

Deposition experience

Trial preparation

Education

Illinois Bar

Job description

HeplerBroom LLC is growing our St. Louis team! We are seeking a licensed Associate Attorney with at least three years of relevant experience to join our civil defense and insurance coverage litigation practice. This is a great opportunity for an attorney looking to continue developing their career with an established defense firm. The position will be in our St. Louis, MO location.

Why HeplerBroom?

• Competitive Compensation: Associate attorney eligible total compensation range to commensurate with experience, with the potential for annual performance-based raises and discretionary bonuses. Attractive base salary reviewed annually, structured associate bonus program, and year-end bonus recognizing non-billable efforts such as pro bono work and professional development.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work options to support work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access to in-house CLE programs, legal association membership support, structured mentor program, and community service involvement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health benefit options, generous 401K matching, and profit-sharing programs.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Join a team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals committed to delivering the highest level of client service and strategic legal solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research, analysis, and interpretation of legal sources, including statutes, regulations, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception to resolution.
• Monitor case files to ensure compliance with deadlines, and investigate facts and legal issues to develop appropriate defenses and strategies.
• Assist with document review and analysis.
• Conduct depositions and appear regularly in court.
• Support trial preparation and participate in the trial of professional liability cases.
• Adhere to and follow client guidelines meticulously.
• Communicate effectively and report appropriately to clients.

This position requires

• Good standing with the Illinois bar
• Strong organization and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Deposition experience required
• Trial Prep experience required

HeplerBroom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or any basis prohibited by state or federal law.