Litigation Associate: Strategic Advocate & Trial Counsel

Chartwell Law; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwell Law seeks an Associate attorney in Missouri to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions.

The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional research, drafting, and litigation skills, with the ability to collaborate with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment while meeting a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Active license to practice law in the posting state; additional bar admissions a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a practice group.

Responsibilities

• File review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action.
• Extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
• Regularly representing clients in court, at arbitrations and in depositions.
• Drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Expert witness retention and collaboration.
• Trial preparation and attendance.
• Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic and practical legal advice.
• Manage deadlines and assignments with ownership and independence.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Chartwell Law seeks an Associate attorney in Missouri to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions.

The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional research, drafting, and litigation skills, with the ability to collaborate with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment while meeting a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement.