About this role
About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Carry a varied docket of defense-side lawsuits from the opening pleadings through trial, collaborating closely with senior lawyers. The position blends frequent court appearances and witness examinations with written advocacy, strategy work and time-recorded client service.
What you'll do
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Own a full docket of defense cases spanning several areas of law, such as construction, property-related injury, professional negligence, civil rights and insurance disputes.
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Partner with senior lawyers on planning case approach, preparing witnesses, motion work and readying matters for trial.
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Prepare written discovery, motions seeking early resolution and early-stage court filings while balancing overlapping deadlines.
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Conduct and defend witness examinations and appear for clients at hearings in both state and federal courts.
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Meet the firm's monthly time-recording targets while keeping the quality of written and oral work high.
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Attend continuing education offerings, including internal training and external trial skills programs.
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Requirements
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What we're looking for
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A J.D. degree and a current license to practice law in Missouri.
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Roughly 2 to 7 years practicing defense-side civil litigation within a law firm.
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Background in construction or insurance-related disputes.
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Experience guiding complex lawsuits through every stage, from initial filings to a courtroom verdict.
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Comfort recording time accurately and consistently hitting billing targets.
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Strong research and writing ability, supported by a writing sample.
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Skill drafting written discovery, including questions to parties, document demands and requests to admit facts.
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Either an Illinois license or readiness to obtain one.
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Readiness to put in hours beyond a typical full-time week.
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A team-oriented style and ease supporting the matters of multiple senior lawyers.
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A lasting commitment to the local area and to a path toward partnership.
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Local residency or willingness to relocate at your own expense.
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Bonus points
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Experience taking or defending witness examinations.
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Hands-on trial preparation and courtroom exposure.
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Background in construction law.
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Licensure in Illinois.
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Benefits
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Compensation and benefits
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Base salary: USD 100,000 to 120,000 per year
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Health, dental and vision coverage
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Retirement plan with employer match
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Profit sharing
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Performance bonus
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Location and work model
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St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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On-site, five days per week in the office to start
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Full-time