Civil Litigation Associate: Hands-On Trial Experience (KC)

Orion Placement; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a diligent attorney to join our Missouri civil litigation team. A J.D. and admission to the Missouri Bar are required; 1+ years of civil litigation experience preferred.

This is a full-time, office-based role in Kansas City or St. Louis, with some regional travel and strong mentorship from experienced trial attorneys. You will handle matters from pleadings through discovery, depositions, and trial preparation, draft motions and briefs, and work directly with clients to

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Admission to the Missouri Bar or eligibility to obtain admission is required.
• 1+ years civil litigation experience preferred; early-career attorneys are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation matters from initial pleadings through discovery, depositions, and resolution.
• Draft persuasive motions, legal briefs, answers, and discovery responses.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Develop case strategies and work directly with clients to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Manage a varied caseload involving insurance defense, personal injury, premises liability, and other civil disputes.
• Collaborate with experienced trial attorneys while steadily developing greater independence and responsibility.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Analytical skills

Case management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admission to Missouri Bar or eligibility

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a diligent attorney to join our Missouri civil litigation team. A J.D. and admission to the Missouri Bar are required; 1+ years of civil litigation experience preferred.

This is a full-time, office-based role in Kansas City or St. Louis, with some regional travel and strong mentorship from experienced trial attorneys. You will handle matters from pleadings through discovery, depositions, and trial preparation, draft motions and briefs, and work directly with clients to