Attorney/Lawyer (St. Louis, MO)

About the role

Stange Law Firm, PC has an immediate opening for a motivated attorney to join its St. Louis‑area headquarters in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Attorneys at the firm do far more than research and paperwork – they manage cases, work directly with clients, negotiate settlements, appear in court, conduct hearings and trials, and help families navigate some of the most important and difficult moments of their lives. Family law experience is preferred but not required; the firm welcomes experienced family law attorneys as well as litigators interested in developing a rewarding career in domestic relations law.

Responsibilities

• Manage family law matters from inception through resolution
• Advise and communicate regularly with clients
• Draft pleadings, motions, judgments, orders, discovery, and legal correspondence
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, mediation, and trial
• Attend court appearances, conferences, mediations, hearings, and trials
• Negotiate settlements and advocate effectively for clients
• Communicate professionally with opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and third parties
• Maintain organized and accurate case files
• Complete assignments and work product accurately and timely
• Record billable time consistently in accordance with firm policies
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and firm leadership
• Participate in professional‑development and internal attorney‑training programs
• Handle matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, guardianship, estate planning, and other legal issues affecting families

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor