Associate Attorney

Evans & Dixon is currently seeking an Associate Attorney to join the domestic litigation team in our Columbia, MO office.

Preferably, a successful candidate will have at least one to three years of experience representing parties in complex family law matters. We will also seriously consider candidates who have demonstrable civil litigation experience in other areas of the law. You will be handling a variety of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, support disputes, property division, and domestic violence cases. This role requires strong litigation skills, effective communication skills, a compassionate but firm approach, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a fast paced and intellectually stimulating setting.

This is an opportunity to advance your practice by working alongside experienced attorneys with established practices in the Midwest! If you like civil litigation and a fast-paced environment, then this is the perfect job for you!

What you'll do:

• Serve as second chair in high-net-worth family law cases, providing litigation support and strategic input throughout proceedings
• Handle a wide range of family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, custody disputes, modification and enforcement of prior judgments, domestic abuse cases, and more
• Engage in regular communication with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other involved parties
• Represent clients in court proceedings, including motion hearings, mediations, and trials-requiring a high level of courtroom experience
• Manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously; adapt quickly to shifting case needs and legal strategies
• Maintain a clear understanding that the facts in a family law case continue to evolve and change over the life of the case, requiring flexible legal planning and quick responsiveness
• Conduct thorough legal research, craft persuasive legal arguments, and draft professional and persuasive legal documents tailored to complex family law issues
• Perform billable work efficiently, with a strong grasp of billing practices, timekeeping, and client payment/collections processes

What we're looking for:

• A minimum of one plus years of experience in civil litigation is required, with additional experience being preferred
• Prior experience practicing family law is preferred, but not required
• Prior experience in civil litigation is preferred, but not absolutely required
• Strong courtroom and litigation skills are a must
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must
• Ability to handle large caseloads and juggle multiple priorities and deadlines is a must
• Prior negotiation and dispute resolution advocacy experience are a plus
• Ability to work effectively with a team of attorneys and supporting legal staff is a must
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with empathy and discretion is a must

Education and Qualifications:

• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Member in good standing with the Missouri Bar or a jurisdiction with reciprocity with Missouri

About Us:

The Evans & Dixon team in our Columbia, MO office has decades of experience in transactional matters and in the courtroom. Our firm offers the infrastructure, diversity of expertise, and resources of a large, multistate law firm while providing our clients with the edge that only our award-winning attorneys' long standing working relationships with the region's legal community can provide. This unique blend of attributes enables us to easily handle nearly any kind of legal representation within the firm. The Columbia Office's primary practice areas of Family Law, Business Law, Real Estate Law, and Estate Planning provide our clients with a one-stop, in-house, end-to-end, legal home. We get to know our clients and their businesses from multiple perspectives and combine that knowledge to provide a comprehensive legal partnership with each client. 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 competitive compensation commensurate with experience including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
• Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays