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Civil Litigation Attorney (Defense)

Law Firms
St Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/23/2026

Civil Litigation (Defense) | St. Louis, MO (Hybrid) | $125,000-$160,000/annually Bonus & Benefits


Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a caseload of litigated claims from case development through trial preparation.
  • Develop case-specific defense strategies and civil litigation matters.
  • Draft motions, briefs, legal memoranda, written discovery, and client updates.
  • Take and defend depositions and attend hearings, mediations, and court appearances.


Qualifications:

  • 2 years of defense litigation experience.
  • Active license in Missouri.
  • Substantial deposition experience.


Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $125,000-$150,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, years of practice, and other qualifications.


Benefits:

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)

Salary : $125,000 - $160,000

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