Attorney - Litigator

Position: Attorney - Litigator (4-8 years)
Location: St. Louis

Job Description

Full-Time Attorney - Litigator (Business Lit, Complex Commercial Lit, RE Lit, Gen Civil Lit, AND/OR Estate Lit)

Location: St. Louis, MO
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Our firm is seeking a talented and motivated Associate Attorney with 4-8 years of experience to join our dynamic Litigation Department in St. Louis. The ideal candidate brings strong litigation experience, excellent judgment, and a commitment to providing outstanding client service. This is an opportunity to work with a respected team on complex, diverse matters while taking on meaningful responsibility from day one.

Key Practice Areas

Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

• Business Litigation
• Complex Commercial Litigation
• Real Estate Litigation
• General Civil Litigation
• Trusts & Estates Litigation

Key Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation matters, including research, drafting pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Independently manage multiple cases and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Provide practical, strategic, and solution-oriented counseling to clients.
• Analyze complex legal and business issues and develop effective case strategies.
• Draft high-quality legal documents, including briefs, motions, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Work collaboratively with partners, associates, paralegals, and staff on litigation matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal teams.
• Maintain high professional standards, sound judgment, and integrity in client representation.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with 4-8 years of litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Experience managing litigation matters independently.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commitment to responsibility, client service, and professional excellence.
• Active bar license in Missouri (Illinois bar admission is a plus).

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on complex, high-level litigation matters.
• A collaborative, supportive team committed to attorney development.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Strong emphasis on professional growth and meaningful responsibility.

How to Apply:

If you're an experienced civil litigator looking to join a reputable firm in Missouri, please contact Shannon Flower at gpac directly or submit your resume for confidential consideration.

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All inquiries are held in strict confidence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.