Construction Litigation Attorney

Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas, LLC; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid in-office and remote after训练

Bonus structure

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Paid parking

401K profit sharing

Vision, Dental, and supplemental plan

Job summary

Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas LLC in St. Louis seeks an associate attorney with experience in Construction Litigation to join our civil defense practice.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment representing design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, owners, and developers in complex disputes, while maintaining Missouri licensure. The associate will engage in all aspects of file workup, including depositions, hearings, and

Qualifications

• Missouri law license is required.
• Experience in construction litigation preferred.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Represent design professionals, contractors, owners and developers in disputes.
• Take depositions, attend court hearings and prepare pleadings.
• Collaborate with associates to support trial preparation.

Skills

Construction litigation experience

Strong communication

Strong writing

Research and analytical

Education

Missouri law license

Job description

Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas LLC is a medium-sized civil defense law firm located in Lafayette Square in St. Louis. The firm is seeking attorney candidates with experience in Construction Litigation to join our growing practice. The ideal candidate can expect to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment representing design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, owners, and developers in complex construction disputes. A Missouri law license is required.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with strong communication, organizational, research, analytical and writing skills. The associate attorney should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while meeting strict deadlines.

Our associates have the opportunity to gain experience from a team of attorneys with many years of trial experience who provide an engaging environment for training and professional development.The associate can expect to be involved in all aspects of file workup including taking depositions, attending court hearings, and preparing pleadings, among other responsibilities as they arise.

Competitive benefits and compensation as well as hybrid work from home opportunities offered after a training period.

Full Time, Permanent Employee Benefits include:

• Bonus structure
• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid in-office and work from home schedule after training period
• Medical insurance plan
• Life insurance plan
• Paid parking
• 401K profit sharing
• Vision, Dental, and supplemental plan options

Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.