Associate Attorney

Overview Pitzer Snodgrass is looking for an Associate Attorney to join our downtown firm. 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. Licensure by the Missouri Bar is mandatory; licensure by the Illinois State Bar is preferred. Benefits 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. EEO Statement Pitzer Snodgrass is committed to the principles of equal employment. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), sexual stereotyping, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), association with anyone who is a member of a protected class, AIDS/HIV status, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pspclaw