Litigation Attorney

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Job Title: Litigation Attorney

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a Litigation Associate with 3-6 years of experience in civil defense, ideally with exposure to toxic tort matters. The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in managing a litigation caseload, engaging in depositions, court appearances, and strategic defense planning. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a collaborative trial team environment and seeks a mix of courtroom engagement and analytical litigation work.

Duties:

• Oversee a portfolio of active civil litigation cases from initiation through resolution

• Formulate and execute customized defense strategies tailored to individual claims

• Conduct and defend depositions

• Appear in court for motions, hearings, mediations, and pretrial proceedings

• Review and analyze discovery materials, including medical documentation and expert reports

• Research legal precedents, regulatory implications, and party histories

• Draft legal briefs, internal memoranda, and client correspondence

• Maintain consistent communication with internal team members and clients

• Participate in case strategy sessions with senior litigators and trial attorneys

Requirements:

• Licensed and in good standing in both Missouri and Illinois

• 3 to 6 years of litigation experience, particularly in defense matters

• Proven ability to conduct depositions and draft complex legal motions

• Demonstrated capability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting

• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a litigation team

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Active bar admission in Missouri and Illinois

Skills:

• Legal research and writing proficiency

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving under pressure

• Strong verbal advocacy and interpersonal communication

• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work

• Comfortable handling both remote and in-person litigation tasks

Job Location:

• Saint Louis, MI

• The hybrid work model is available

Benefits:

• Performance-based quarterly and year-end bonuses

• Partner-led mentorship and development programs

• Hybrid /in-office work flexibility

• CLE and bar-related expenses covered

• Annual marketing allowance

• 401(k) plan with firm contributions

• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA/HSA)

• Firm-sponsored life insurance and optional additional coverage

• Long-term disability coverage included; optional short-term available

• Parental leave policy

• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306