Civil Litigation Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add a Civil Litigation Associate in our St. Louis office. We are seeking an Associate with 1 to 3+ years of experience who has great litigation and trial skills and is eager to put those skills to work. As a Civil Litigation Associate, you will have the opportunity to work with and be mentored by highly experienced Civil Litigation Attorneys. You will learn different aspects of civil litigation, gain experience in trials, and will be working with a team of attorneys on a multitude of cases. Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a fast pace and intellectually stimulating setting.Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside experienced attorneys practicing in state and federal courts in the Midwest! If you like litigation and a fast-paced position, then this is the perfect job for you!What you'll do:Collaboration: You will have the opportunity to work side by side with highly experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants as a team.Trial Prep: Collaborate with experienced litigation attorneys to prepare evidence, documents and presentations as you prepare for trial.Attorney Responsibilities: You will be responsible for handling depositions, mediations, conferences between claimants & judges, and court appearances as you grow and evolve in your legal career.Create: You will work on drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.What we're looking for:One to three plus years of experience in the legal fieldWorking knowledge of state and federal laws and proceduresStrong analytical, communication and people skillsAbility to handle large caseloads and juggle multiple priorities and deadlinesExcellent negotiation skillsAbility to work effectively with corporate professionalsBe committed to excellent performanceExcellent written and oral communication skillsEducation and Qualifications:A law degree from an ABA accredited law schoolActively licensed in MissouriAbility to become licensed in Illinois, Kansas, Iowa or NebraskaAbout Us:Evans & Dixon provides Midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications, and hands-on industry knowledge. Whether we are managing large-scale litigation, serving as outside general counsel or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and legal career, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!The firm does offer a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation:Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance BenefitsVoluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) and Profit SharingPet InsurancePaid Maternity LeaveWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays