Job Number: 01-240716-03: Civil Litigation Associate Attorney
Company Name: Evans & Dixon LLC
Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney in our St. Louis office. We are seeking an attorney with 3 to 5+ years of experience who has great litigation and trial skills, and is eager to put those skills to work. As a Civil Litigation Attorney, you will 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:
Three to five plus years of experience in the legal field
Working knowledge of state and federal laws and procedures
Strong analytical, communication and people skills
Ability to handle large caseloads and juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to work effectively with corporate professionals
Be committed to excellent performance
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Education and Qualifications:
A law degree from an ABA accredited law school
Actively licensed in Missouri
Ability to become licensed in Illinois, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska
About 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!
Interested Parties/How to Apply:
Please email your resume to
nsauer@evans-dixon.com (Natalia Sauer, HR Assistant)