Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a full-time Associate Attorney in St. Louis, Missouri. The role focuses on research, writing, and appeals within employment and personal injury law. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to advocating for employee rights and individuals who have been seriously injured.

Duties

• Research legal issues in employment and personal injury cases in Missouri and Illinois.
• Write research memoranda for colleagues.
• Draft legal briefs, including dispositive motion briefing and complex discovery motions.
• Prepare jury instructions and conduct related research.
• Write appellate briefs and argue cases on appeal.
• Assist attorneys with oral arguments on legal and instructional issues.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate; Missouri law license (Illinois preferred but not required).
• 5-7 years of legal experience with a focus on research and writing.
• Outstanding writing and research skills.
• Ability to present legal arguments, particularly on appeal.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.

Education

• Juris Doctorate

Certifications

• Missouri law license (Illinois preferred)

Skills

• Outstanding writing and research abilities.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vacation and sick leave
• Holiday bonus
• Additional bonus opportunities on significant cases
• Paid bar dues, legal conferences, and professional associations

Company info

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