Missouri Civil Defense Attorney (3 to 7 Years) at Adams & Martin Group in St. Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

Adams & Martin Group is looking for an Associate Attorney to join our client's downtown firm. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience in Civil Defense Litiation and tracking billable hours. This role provides legal representation to clients including preparation and review of legal pleadings, attendance at hearings, trials, and legal proceedings, as well as assisting principals through preparation and attendance at trial.



Responsibilities

• Communicates with clients in order to keep them informed of all developments related to their case, including direct correspondence and reports.


• Prepares legal documents including discovery documents, discovery motions, dispositive motions, pre-trial pleadings, other pleadings and briefs required throughout life of the case.


• Gathers evidence, conducts research, interviews clients and witnesses, prepares legal briefs, and develops strategy, arguments, and testimony to formulate defense or to initiate legal action on behalf of client.


• Attends and assists at trials.


• Researches legal issues and prepares memorandums.


• Plans and prepares for various aspects of a trial including witness examination, opening statement, trial motions, exhibits and jury instructions.


• Prepares witnesses for deposition or trial, including preparation on issues to be addressed and reviewing significant documents.

Education and Experience

• Requires completion of law school with a Juris Doctorate degree.


• Law license for all courts, state and federal, in which attorney practices.


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  Licensure by the Missouri Bar is mandatory; licensure by the Illinois State Bar is preferred.
  

Full, comprehensive benefits package, including 100% paid employees' health insurance. Family members are extra. Dental and vision optional and very cheap! Benefits start 30 days after hire. 401(k) after 1 year. AFLAC included. Flexible time off.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.


• 401k with company match.


• Company paid parking at one of the most conveniently located downtown garages.

Salary range: Compensation would be $ 9 0k-$1 2 0k depending on experience plus bonus. Every 5 hours billed over 165/month goes towards the bonus.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions. Apply Now