Litigation Defense Associate Attorney
Wilson Elser - Attorneys•St. Louis, MO
•Hybrid
About The Position
Wilson Elser’s St. Louis office is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its team of litigators. The role involves independently managing litigation matters from beginning to end, working with attorneys and partners on legal projects, appearing in court, taking depositions, and communicating with clients. The position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement. Candidates should have a JD, be admitted to practice in Missouri, and have at least three years of experience in relevant litigation areas.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice in Missouri.
- At least 3 years of experience with insurance defense litigation, general liability, toxic tort, or professional liability.
- Superior written and oral communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with motion practice, report writing, discovery, and depositions.
- Trial and trial preparation experience.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage a litigation caseload and work cases from beginning to end.
- Work closely with other attorneys and partners on legal projects.
- Regularly handle court appearances and depositions.
- Communicate with clients and provide status reports.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Generous paid time off.
- 401(k) match.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Life coverage.
- Disability coverage.
- Corporate discount programs.
- Employee benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
