Experienced Defense Litigation Attorney - Hybrid/Remote

W3Global; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney to join our St. Louis team. The attorney will handle a broad range of civil defense matters and represent clients throughout all stages of litigation.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of defense litigation experience and be licensed to practice in Missouri; the role begins with a 90-day training period, with hybrid or remote work options after completion, and opportunities to work with a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil defense litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters and caseloads.
• Strong case-management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil defense litigation matters.
• Represent clients in litigation proceedings from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Analyze claims, defenses, liability, and damages.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Communication Skills

Independent Case Management

Job description

W3Global is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney to join our St. Louis team. The attorney will handle a broad range of civil defense matters and represent clients throughout all stages of litigation.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of defense litigation experience and be licensed to practice in Missouri; the role begins with a 90-day training period, with hybrid or remote work options after completion, and opportunities to work with a diverse client base.