Raydar
Associate Attorney
$100K–$120K
St. Louis, Missouri · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Experience
- Approximately 2 to 7 years practicing defense-side civil litigation within a law firm.
- Education
- J.D. degree
About the job
Handles a defense-side civil litigation docket from initial filings through trial, working with senior lawyers and representing clients in court.
What you'll do
- Manage defense cases and collaborate with senior lawyers on case strategy, witness preparation, motions, and trial preparation.
- Draft discovery, motions, and court filings; conduct or defend witness examinations and appear at state and federal court hearings.
- Meet monthly time-recording targets while maintaining high-quality written and oral work.
What they ask for
- J.D. and current Missouri law license; Illinois license or readiness to obtain one.
- Approximately 2–7 years of law-firm experience practicing defense-side civil litigation.
- Experience handling complex lawsuits through all stages, from initial filings to courtroom verdict.
- Background in construction or insurance-related disputes.
Nice to have
- Experience taking or defending witness examinations.
- Trial preparation and courtroom exposure; Illinois licensure is also noted as a bonus.
Pay
USD 100,000 to 120,000 per year (base salary)
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