Litigation Associate - St. Louis

Amundsen Davis, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amundsen Davis in Clayton, MO seeks a litigation attorney with an active Missouri bar license and at least two years of civil litigation experience. The role covers depositions, motion practice, and oral arguments in federal and state court, plus pleadings, discovery, and client reporting.

Ideal candidates thrive in a collaborative, detail‑oriented environment and will join a full‑service firm with offices across the Midwest and a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri bar license required.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience handling depositions, motion practice, and oral arguments in state/federal court.

Responsibilities

• Conducting depositions, drafting and arguing motions, and handling pleadings and discovery.
• Researching and briefing complex issues and preparing client reports.
• Collaborating with team members to manage cases and meet deadlines.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Missouri bar license

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.

Amundsen Davis is a full-service business law firm comprised of 265 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; 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).