Civil Litigation Associate Attorney
Orion Placement
St. Louis, MO · Posted October 31, 2026
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About the job
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Gain meaningful, hands-on litigation experience while working alongside accomplished trial attorneys.
Take ownership of interesting civil cases from start to finish, with the support and mentorship to grow your career.
Work on a diverse caseload involving insurance defense, general liability, personal injury, and coverage matters.
Strengthen your courtroom, deposition, and litigation strategy skills through real-world experience.
Join a busy, established practice where your contributions matter and your professional growth is encouraged.
Location
We have exciting opportunities in Kansas City, MO, and St. Louis, MO! These are full-time, office-based positions offering direct collaboration with experienced attorneys, meaningful case responsibility, and occasional regional travel.
Note
We welcome motivated attorneys at different career stages! A J.D. and eligibility to practice law in Missouri are essential. Civil litigation experience is highly valued, but prior insurance defense experience is not required. We're looking for attorneys who are excited to learn, take initiative, and build a rewarding litigation career.
About Us
Confidential Employer.
We're an established regional civil litigation and trial practice dedicated to delivering exceptional representation while helping our attorneys build successful careers. Our team handles a wide variety of challenging civil matters, providing associates with meaningful responsibility, practical training, and opportunities to develop as skilled litigators.
Job Description
Handle civil litigation matters from initial pleadings through discovery, depositions, and resolution.
Draft persuasive motions, legal briefs, answers, and discovery responses.
Participate in depositions, hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
Develop case strategies and work directly with clients to achieve favorable outcomes.
Manage a varied caseload involving insurance defense, personal injury, premises liability, and other civil disputes.
Collaborate with experienced trial attorneys while steadily developing greater independence and responsibility.
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Admission to the Missouri Bar or eligibility to obtain admission.
1+ years of civil litigation experience preferred; promising early-career attorneys are also encouraged to apply.
Strong legal research, writing, communication, and analytical skills.
Interest in litigation, depositions, courtroom advocacy, and case management.
Ability to work in an office-based environment and travel regionally as needed.
Why You Will Love Working Here
We believe the best way to become an outstanding litigator is through meaningful experience, supportive mentorship, and opportunities to take ownership of your work.
You'll gain exposure to diverse cases, develop valuable litigation skills, and work with experienced attorneys who understand the importance of professional development.
If you're ready to build a successful litigation career in a dynamic practice where your work makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
JPC-2581
Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance