Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $90000.00 - $120000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Gain meaningful hands-on litigation experience while working alongside accomplished trial attorneys.
• Take ownership of interesting civil cases from start to finish with the support and mentorship to grow your career.
• Work on a diverse caseload involving insurance defense general liability personal injury and coverage matters.
• Strengthen your courtroom deposition and litigation strategy skills through real-world experience.
• Join a busy established practice where your contributions matter and your professional growth is encouraged.

Location

We have exciting opportunities in Kansas City MO and St. Louis MO! These are full-time office-based positions offering direct collaboration with experienced attorneys meaningful case responsibility and occasional regional travel.

Note

We welcome motivated attorneys at different career stages! A J.D. and eligibility to practice law in Missouri are essential. Civil litigation experience is highly valued but prior insurance defense experience is not required. Were looking for attorneys who are excited to learn take initiative and build a rewarding litigation career.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

Were an established regional civil litigation and trial practice dedicated to delivering exceptional representation while helping our attorneys build successful careers. Our team handles a wide variety of challenging civil matters providing associates with meaningful responsibility practical training and opportunities to develop as skilled litigators.

Job Description

• Handle civil litigation matters from initial pleadings through discovery depositions and resolution.
• Draft persuasive motions legal briefs answers and discovery responses.
• Participate in depositions hearings settlement negotiations and trial preparation.
• Develop case strategies and work directly with clients to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Manage a varied caseload involving insurance defense personal injury premises liability and other civil disputes.
• Collaborate with experienced trial attorneys while steadily developing greater independence and responsibility.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Missouri Bar or eligibility to obtain admission.
• 1 years of civil litigation experience preferred; promising early-career attorneys are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong legal research writing communication and analytical skills.
• Interest in litigation depositions courtroom advocacy and case management.
• Ability to work in an office-based environment and travel regionally as needed.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe the best way to become an outstanding litigator is through meaningful experience supportive mentorship and opportunities to take ownership of your work.

Youll gain exposure to diverse cases develop valuable litigation skills and work with experienced attorneys who understand the importance of professional development.

If youre ready to build a successful litigation career in a dynamic practice where your work makes a difference wed love to hear from you!

JPC-2581

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: MO bar license. 1 years of civil litigation exp. Preferred: experience with civil litigation pleadings motions or discovery.

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 0 to 2 years: $90K to $100K;
• 3 to 5 years: $100K to $110K;
• 6 years: $110K to $120K.

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Established Midwest litigation firm handling civil defense insurance defense and coverage matters. Associates manage cases cradle to grave including pleadings motions discovery depositions and resolution. Urgently hiring in Kansas City or St. Louis with regional travel and a $90K to $120K salary range.

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• Client job title: Associate Attorney
• Location: Kansas City MO / St. Louis MO
• On-site hybrid remote: On-site (hybrid not confirmed)
• Experience: 1
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Civil Litigation Attorney Insurance Defense Associate Litigation Associate General Liability Attorney Trial Attorney Personal Injury Defense Attorney
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