Associate Attorney

About the role

The ideal candidate will have experience with drafting critical motions, developing written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and participating in court proceedings. The position provides opportunity to work on complex, multi-party litigation and immediate opportunity for meaningful litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Drafting critical motions
• Developing written discovery
• Taking and defending depositions
• Participating in court proceedings
• Working on complex, multi-party litigation
• Immediate opportunity for meaningful litigation experience

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school required
• Active State of Missouri and/or Illinois Law license, in good standing
• 1-5 years' experience, preference for experience in civil litigation, workers compensation defense, and/or medical malpractice

Qualifications

• Ability to work productively in team settings

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Employer match for 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work From Home Flexibility
• Paid Sick/Holiday/Vacation Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Dress for Your Day

Pay

The base range is $93,000 to $125,000. In addition to your salary, we have an incentive bonus plan for associates which provides for the possibility of additional monthly compensation. That Bonus Program for 2026 includes the potential for additional monthly compensation of $1,000, $1,500, $2,000 or $2,500 which could add up to $30,000 of additional annualized compensation above the base salary. We pay those bonus payments in the month after they are earned.

Schedule

This position will be based at our St. Louis office, which is located near the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, the St. Louis City Courthouse, St. Louis University School of Law and Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals.