Litigation Associate

Amundsen Davis, LLC; Missouri; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amundsen Davis, LLC seeks a litigation attorney for our Clayton, Missouri office. Ideal candidates will hold an active Missouri bar license and have two or more years of civil litigation experience. Responsibilities include depositions, motion practice, and oral argument in federal and state court, plus pleadings, discovery, and client reporting.

The firm emphasizes strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and teamwork in serving clients and handling matters across the Midwest.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri bar license is required.
• Two or more years of civil litigation experience preferred.
• Experience handling depositions, motions, and trial advocacy is desired.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions and manage motion practice.
• Prepare pleadings, written discovery, and briefs.
• Conduct fact investigations and provide client reports.
• Perform oral arguments in federal and state court.

Skills

Missouri bar license

Civil litigation experience

Deposition experience

Oral argument experience

Job description

Amundsen Davis seeks a litigation attorney to join the Firm's office in Clayton. Ideal candidates will have an active Missouri bar license and two or more years of experience in civil litigation. Prior experience handling all aspects of litigation, including taking and defending depositions, motion practice and oral argument in federal and state court, preparing pleadings and written discovery, researching and briefing complex issues, conducting fact investigation, and preparing client reports is preferred. Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work well on a team are also required.

This position is not open to recruiters.

Amundsen Davis is a full-service business law firm comprised of 270 attorneys headquartered in Chicago. As one of the fastest growing law firms in the Midwest, we understand the entrepreneurial thinking that drives business decisions for our clients. We use this insight to respond to the needs of clients creatively, expediently and pragmatically. The firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the U.S. Our experience in both litigated and transactional matters makes us a unique partner for your business. The law firm has offices in the following locations: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Cleveland and Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; Detroit, MI; and Indianapolis, IN.

Amundsen Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and encourage workforce diversity. We do not discriminate because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family care giving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy or disability with respect to hiring, promotion, firing, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

Amundsen Davis does not utilize any Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its applicant selection or hiring process. Amundsen Davis recognizes the supportive benefits that AI may bring to the practice of law, but we expect it to be just that - supportive of original human thoughts, arguments, and ideas.

During the hiring process, it is particularly important for us to see your writing and other communication skills without the aid of AI. Accordingly, Amundsen Davis requires all applicants to fully disclose their use of AI to generate or otherwise supplement any content in communications (i.e., cover letters and emails) with the firm, and other submissions (e.g., resume, writing samples, etc.) to the firm. Other than spellcheck and autofill functions - there is no de minimis exception to this policy. Failure to disclose your use of AI during the hiring process may result in denial of employment, revocation of an employment offer, or termination of employment (if hired).