Civil Litigation Defense Attorney

Law Firms; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Firms in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Civil Litigation Defense Attorney to manage matters from discovery through trial preparation. The role is hybrid and located in St. Louis, with a salary range of $150,000–$180,000 per year plus bonus.

Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years of civil defense litigation, an active Missouri Bar license, and strong deposition, writing, and case management skills. Join a team focused on defense work and client advocacy.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of litigation experience, ideally in civil defense.
• Active Missouri Bar license in good standing.
• Strong deposition, legal writing, and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation defense matters from discovery through trial preparation.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings and mediations.
• Draft motions, briefs, discovery, and client communications.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition

Legal writing

Case management

Trial preparation

Education

Missouri Bar license

Job description

Civil Litigation Defense Attorney | St. Louis, MO (Hybrid) | $150,000-$180,000/Year + Bonus and Benefits

What You'll Do:

• Manage civil litigation defense matters from discovery through trial preparation.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings and mediations.
• Draft motions, briefs, discovery, and client communications.

What We're Looking For:

• 2-5+ years of litigation experience, ideally in civil defense.
• Active Missouri Bar license in good standing.
• Strong deposition, legal writing, and case management skills.

Salary and Other Compensation:

• The annual salary for this position is between $150,000-$180,000 annually, plus bonus. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: