Litigation Associate Attorney

Jobot; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Strong mentorship opportunities

Long-term growth path

Job summary

A respected law firm in Clayton, Missouri, is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Litigation Associate Attorney with 6+ years of litigation experience. The role requires managing complex litigation matters, drafting motions, and providing client counseling. Ideal candidates will have strong legal writing and critical thinking skills, along with Missouri bar admission. This position offers competitive compensation, mentorship, and opportunities for long-term growth within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal writing and drafting ability.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities.
• Practical, business-mindful client counseling skills.
• Desire to accept responsibility and grow within a collaborative team.
• Missouri bar admission required; Illinois admission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage multiple active matters.
• Handle all aspects of litigation strategy.
• Draft sophisticated motions and pleadings.
• Oversee discovery and take defend depositions.
• Prepare for hearings and trial.
• Provide practical day-to-day legal counseling to clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing and drafting

Critical thinking

Client counseling

Education

6+ years of litigation experience

Missouri bar admission

Job description

Litigation Associate Attorney (Mid-Senior Level)

$150,000 - $220,000 per year

About the Firm

We are partnering with a highly respected full-service law firm in the St. Louis market that is seeking to add a Senior Litigation Attorney to its growing Litigation Department. The team handles sophisticated matters across business litigation, complex commercial disputes, general civil litigation, real estate litigation, condemnation, and trusts & estates litigation, and is known for its collaborative culture, practical client counseling, and commitment to professional excellence.

Why Join

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is looking to step into meaningful responsibility on sophisticated litigation matters while working directly with highly experienced partners and respected trial lawyers. You will benefit from strong mentorship, hands‑on collaboration, and a long‑term growth path within a well‑established St. Louis platform.

Highlights

• Exposure to complex business and commercial litigation matters
• Direct client contact and trusted advisor responsibilities
• Strong mentorship and hands‑on collaboration with senior attorneys
• Long‑term growth path within a well‑established St. Louis platform
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Collegial culture that values independence, critical thinking, and excellent client service
• Opportunity to develop further in areas such as real estate, condemnation, and fiduciary disputes

Job Details

Our client seeks an attorney with 6+ years of litigation experience to join its Litigation Department. Ideal candidates have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Business litigation
• Complex commercial litigation
• Real estate litigation
• General civil litigation
• Condemnation
• Trusts and estates litigation

Responsibilities

Independently manage multiple active matters, handle all aspects of litigation strategy, draft sophisticated motions and pleadings, oversee discovery, take and defend depositions, prepare for hearings and trial, and provide practical day‑to‑day legal counseling to clients.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of litigation experience
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent legal writing and drafting ability
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities
• Practical, business‑mindful client counseling skills
• Desire to accept responsibility and grow within a collaborative team
• Missouri bar admission required; Illinois admission is a plus