Civil Litigation Attorney

Evans & Dixon LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Paid Maternity Leave

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Evans & Dixon LLC in St. Louis is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney with 7 to 10+ years of experience to join our office.

You will work with a team of seasoned attorneys, handling a variety of civil litigation matters and contributing to a growing trial record across state and federal courts in the Midwest. The role emphasizes coordinating depositions, mediations, court appearances, and drafting pleadings and briefs, with a focus on delivering high-quality advocacy in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Seven to ten plus years of experience in the legal field.
• Active Missouri licensure; ability to obtain licenses in Illinois, Kansas, Iowa or Nebraska.
• Excellent written and oral communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced civil litigation attorneys, paralegals and staff as a team.
• Assist in trial preparation, including evidence, documents and presentations for trial.
• Handle depositions, mediations, conferences between claimants & judges, and court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.

Skills

Litigation

Trial skills

Multitasking

Negotiation

Communication

Education

ABA accredited law degree

Missouri license

Ability to become licensed in IL, KS, IA or NE

Job description

Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney in our St. Louis office. We are seeking an attorney with 7 to 10+ years of experience who has great litigation and trial skills and is eager to put those skills to work. As a Civil Litigation Attorney, you will have the opportunity to work with other highly experienced Civil Litigation Attorneys. You will participate in different aspects of civil litigation, continue building an extensive record of successful trial practice, 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:

• Seven to ten 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