Part-Time Associate Attorney — Courtroom Experience

Blittandgaines; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

PTO and Paid Holidays

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Profit sharing

Professional growth and advancement

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. in Missouri seeks a motivated Part-Time Associate Attorney to join our team. This role offers substantial courtroom experience and immediate responsibility for managing a litigation caseload on a reduced-hour schedule.

The attorney will appear regularly in court, review pleadings, draft motions, and handle contested matters, with no billable hour requirements. Ready to contribute immediately, this position combines professional growth with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• J.D. required.
• Active Missouri Bar admission required.
• Kansas Bar admission preferred.
• Licenses in additional states where the firm operates encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court on behalf of the firm as scheduled.
• Review of new claims to ensure legal and procedural compliance.
• Review and approve pleadings prepared for court filing, including complaints and motions.
• Draft motions and responses related to contested matters.
• Argue contested motions and handle trials and arbitrations as assigned.
• Manage telephonic and written communications with opposing counsel.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Oversee counterclaims involving the firm or its clients.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Professionalism

Time management

Caseload management

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor

Missouri Bar admission

Kansas Bar admission

Licenses in other states

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. in Missouri seeks a motivated Part-Time Associate Attorney to join our team. This role offers substantial courtroom experience and immediate responsibility for managing a litigation caseload on a reduced-hour schedule.

The attorney will appear regularly in court, review pleadings, draft motions, and handle contested matters, with no billable hour requirements. Ready to contribute immediately, this position combines professional growth with a flexible schedule.