Civil Litigation Attorney

Evans & Dixon, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) & profit sharing

Pet Insurance

Paid maternity leave

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid PTO & holidays

Job summary

Evans & Dixon, LLC in St. Louis is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney with 7 to 10+ years of trial-focused practice. You will join a team of highly skilled litigators handling a variety of cases in state and federal courts across the Midwest.

This role emphasizes collaboration, complex deposition and trial preparation, and professional growth in a fast-paced environment. A strong work ethic, multitasking ability, and excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Litigation skills

Trial skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Education

ABA accredited law school degree

Missouri Bar admission

Ability to become licensed in Illinois, Kansas, Iowa or Nebraska

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