Litigation Associate: Courtroom Hands-On Training, Hybrid

NextStep Recruiting; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement options

Profit sharing

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

NextStep Recruiting has partnered with a legal services organization to identify an Associate Attorney in St. Louis, MO.

This role will begin onsite with the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule after 1–6 months and will support a creditor-focused legal practice with regular courtroom exposure. This position is ideal for an attorney with 1+ years of experience who wants hands‑on litigation experience without billable hour requirements.

Qualifications

• JD and active Missouri Bar license are required.
• 1+ year of experience practicing as an attorney.
• Comfortable with regular court appearances and handling litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Litigate and represent clients in court and related proceedings.
• Independently manage deadlines, cases, and competing priorities.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Provide clear written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Court appearances

Litigation experience

Strong communication

Deadline and case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Missouri Bar license

Job description

NextStep Recruiting has partnered with a legal services organization to identify an Associate Attorney in St. Louis, MO.

This role will begin onsite with the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule after 1–6 months and will support a creditor-focused legal practice with regular courtroom exposure. This position is ideal for an attorney with 1+ years of experience who wants hands‑on litigation experience without billable hour requirements.