Partner, Attorney (Litigation) - St. Louis, MO

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 355,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is assisting a St. Louis firm in hiring a Partner-level Litigation Attorney. This role focuses on leading complex commercial litigation, building a portable book of business, and mentoring junior attorneys, with headquarters in St.

Louis, MO. You’ll enjoy a flexible platform while leveraging the firm’s resources for a robust practice. You bring 10–15+ years of experience, strong writing and motion practice, and a proven track record in client development, to drive

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• Portable book of business ($500K+)
• Strong skills in legal writing and motion practice
• Ability to independently handle high-stakes matters

Responsibilities

• Lead complex commercial litigation as first-chair counsel (state & federal courts).
• Manage cases from start to trial, including strategy and execution.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Oversee discovery and case management.
• Maintain and grow a portable book of business.
• Mentor junior attorneys and help build a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with partners on complex legal matters.

Skills

First-chair trial experience

Commercial litigation

Client development

Mentorship

Team leadership

Litigation strategy

Job description

Partner, Attorney (Litigation) - St. Louis, MO

Full-Time with work-life balance!

Competitive salary: $250K-$355K

Job Overview

My client is a highly respected St. Louis law firm is seeking a Partner-level Litigation Attorney with a strong background in commercial litigation. This is an opportunity to grow your practice on a flexible, entrepreneurial platform—without sacrificing the resources and reputation of a leading firm. You’ll have full support to build or bring a team, expand your client base, and focus on high-level legal work while the firm handles operational infrastructure (billing, IT, admin).

Practice Areas

• Business disputes
• Contract litigation
• Real estate litigation
• Business divorce & internal conflicts

What You’ll Do

• Lead complex commercial litigation as first-chair counsel (state & federal courts)
• Manage cases from start to trial, including strategy and execution
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and briefs
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Oversee discovery and case management
• Maintain and grow a portable book of business
• Mentor junior attorneys and help build a high-performing team
• Collaborate with partners on complex legal matters

What You Bring

• 10–15+ years of commercial litigation experience
• Proven first-chair trial experience
• Portable book of business ($500K+)
• Strong skills in: Legal writing & motion practice
• Depositions & trial prep
• Case strategy & management
• Ability to independently handle high stakes matters
• Track record of client development and relationship management
• Interest in long-term leadership and firm growth
• Passion for mentorship and collaboration

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive, based on book of business
• Comprehensive benefits (health, retirement, etc.)
• Flexible structure supporting real work-life balance

Why Join This Firm

• Established and respected presence in the St. Louis market
• Collaborative culture with less bureaucracy than Big Law
• Strong support for business development and practice growth
• Real opportunity for leadership, mentorship, and long-term success