Job Description
Job Description
Why is This a Great Opportunity?
A thriving downtown law firm is growing and looking for an Associate Attorney to join their civil defense litigation team! They handle it all—construction disputes, insurance defense, professional liability, and transportation cases—so no two days are the same. In this role, you’ll draft pleadings, represent clients in court, and assist principals with trial prep and proceedings. If you’re ready to sharpen your litigation skills in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Description:
– Communicates with clients to keep them informed of case developments through direct correspondence and reports.
– Prepares legal documents such as discovery documents, discovery motions, dispositive motions, pre-trial pleadings, and other necessary briefs.
– Gathers evidence, conducts research, interviews clients and witnesses, prepares legal briefs, and develops strategies, arguments, and testimony for defense or to initiate legal action.
– Attends and assists at trials.
– Research legal issues and prepares memorandums.
– Plans and prepares various aspects of trials, including witness examination, opening statements, trial motions, exhibits, and jury instructions.
– Prepares witnesses for deposition or trial, including addressing key issues and reviewing significant documents.
Qualifications:
– Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
– 3-5 years of experience required
– Licensed to practice law in all relevant state and federal courts.
– Mandatory licensure by the Missouri Bar; licensure by the Illinois State Bar is preferred.
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Company DescriptionSince 1985 – Accounting Recruitment Experts
Accounting Career Consultants has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985.
Locally owned with a national reach. We offer the flexibility of a local staffing company combined with the resources of a larger firm. We are committed to developing long-term relationships with both our candidates and clients. We take the time to learn what is important to our candidates and our clients to help ensure a good fit for all parties.
Awards & Recognition:
2019 Forbes America’s Best 250 Professional Search Firms List-Ranked #63
2016-2017 St. Louis Business Journal Fastest-Growing Private Companies
2017 St. Louis Business Journal Largest Temporary Staffing Firms
2015-2017 & 2019 Future 50 Award winner by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (Celebrating The Area's Top Growing Businesses)
Company Description
Since 1985 – Accounting Recruitment Experts\r\nAccounting Career Consultants has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985.\r\nLocally owned with a national reach. We offer the flexibility of a local staffing company combined with the resources of a larger firm. We are committed to developing long-term relationships with both our candidates and clients. We take the time to learn what is important to our candidates and our clients to help ensure a good fit for all parties.\r\n\r\nAwards & Recognition:\r\n2019 Forbes America’s Best 250 Professional Search Firms List-Ranked #63\r\n2016-2017 St. Louis Business Journal Fastest-Growing Private Companies\r\n2017 St. Louis Business Journal Largest Temporary Staffing Firms\r\n2015-2017 & 2019 Future 50 Award winner by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (Celebrating The Area's Top Growing Businesses)