Financial Services Litigation Associate

Litigation Associate - Financial Services (Mid-Level)

Location: St. Louis, MO
Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days remote
Compensation: $165,000 - $200,000 (Base salary, commensurate with experience) + Bonus & Benefits

About the role

A highly respected, full-service law firm with a 100+ year legacy of excellence is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate to join its thriving Financial Services Litigation Practice Group in St. Louis. This is a premier opportunity for an ambitious attorney looking to handle sophisticated commercial litigation work while benefiting from structured, one-on-one professional development plans, individualized coaching, and a clear path for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cases from inception through discovery and trial preparation.
• Actively attend and represent clients at depositions, settlement conferences, and hearings.
• Draft complex motions, discovery responses, pleadings, and high-level client reports.
• Collaborate on trial strategy, conduct key records reviews, and handle client and witness preparation.

Requirements

• Must possess an active Missouri law license (or be eligible for immediate admission).
• Proven hands-on experience taking and defending depositions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities are required.
• Experience advising on financial services regulatory and compliance matters, and a focus on FINRA arbitration, is highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of litigation-based practice.

Skills

• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Benefits

• Structured, one-on-one professional development plans.
• Individualized coaching and executive support.
• Clear path for career growth.
• Historically stable, inclusive firm environment.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and benefits.

Pay

$165,000 - $200,000 (Base salary, commensurate with experience) + Bonus & Benefits

Schedule

Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days remote

Interested in Learning More?

All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest confidence. Please reach out directly to: Nykki McAdoo | gpac
Email: nykki.mcadoo@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.