Litigation Attorney

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a firm with over 40 years of trial experience and more than 1,000 cases tried to verdict — this is a place where litigators are built and reputations are made
• Get real courtroom exposure from day one: this firm treats every case as if it's going to trial, which means you develop genuine trial skills, not just paper skills
• Work alongside accomplished, tenacious trial attorneys on high-exposure, complex litigation matters across state and federal courts throughout the U.S.
• Benefit from a collaborative environment with strong mentorship — attorneys are given meaningful responsibility and the resources to grow into exceptional litigators
• Sign-on bonus available, plus performance-based bonus opportunities — your contributions are recognized and rewarded
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with firm match, Missouri Bar dues paid, and CLE/professional development support
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate — the firm is serious about bringing in top talent

Location: On-site at offices in Clayton and Chesterfield, Missouri — both are highly accessible, well-resourced submarkets of greater St. Louis. Candidates with a strong insurance coverage background may be considered for a hybrid arrangement.

Note: Candidates must hold an active Missouri Bar license or be eligible for admission. A minimum of 1 year of litigation and/or insurance coverage experience is required to be considered.

About Us

We are a growing, highly respected civil litigation firm with over four decades of success representing thousands of individuals and corporate clients against complex tort and contract claims in state and federal courts nationwide. Our attorneys are known for being aggressive, proactive, and trial-ready — and we've built a culture that reflects exactly that. With experienced appellate counsel integrated into our litigation teams, we handle matters from pre-suit through the appellate courts. We put clients first, keep them informed, and fight hard to win. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle all phases of civil litigation including pre-suit investigations, pleadings, discovery, motions practice, depositions, trial preparation, and post-trial matters
• Manage a varied caseload of complex tort and contract claims in state and federal court
• Work on insurance coverage matters including policy analysis, coverage opinions, and related litigation
• Conduct legal research and draft well-reasoned briefs, motions, and correspondence
• Collaborate closely with senior trial attorneys and participate in case strategy from the earliest stages
• Engage directly with clients, provide regular case updates, and maintain strong professional relationships
• Appear in court and before administrative bodies as needed
• Contribute to a team-driven, trial-focused culture where your work genuinely moves cases forward

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active Missouri Bar license or eligibility for admission
• 1+ year of litigation and/or insurance coverage experience
• Strong legal research and writing skills with careful attention to detail
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently as well as collaboratively
• Insurance coverage background is a strong differentiator

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is not a firm where you sit on the sidelines. You will be doing real litigation work alongside accomplished trial lawyers who have tried hundreds of cases to verdict. The culture is collaborative, the mentorship is genuine, and the opportunity to grow into a skilled, confident litigator is built into how the firm operates. Add in competitive compensation, a sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a firm that pays your bar dues — this is an exceptional place to build a long-term litigation career.

JPC-1262

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: MO bar license. 1+ yrs of litigation and/or insurance coverage experience.

• Nice to haves:

• Preferred Years as Associate: 3-5

• Additional context: Relocation- [for the right candidate]. Packages - [for the right candidate]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 1 to 2 years experience: $100,000–$110,000

• 2 to 3 years experience: $110,000–$120,000

• 3 to 5 years experience: $120,000–$135,000

Submission Email: Timothy - twolf@wwbhlaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

St. Louis-based civil litigation firm with 40+ years of trial experience, representing individuals and corporate clients in complex tort and contract matters in state and federal courts nationwide. They are hiring a litigation associate for their Clayton and Chesterfield offices, targeting 3 to 5 years of experience with a preference for insurance coverage background, though they will consider more senior candidates. On-site required; hybrid available for strong insurance coverage specialists.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Litigation Attorney - Watters Wolf Bub Hansmann LLC - JPC- 1262 - Source

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• Client job title: Litigation Attorney

• Location: Chesterfield, MO

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 1

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Litigation Attorney, Civil Litigation Associate, Insurance Coverage Attorney, Coverage Counsel, Insurance Defense Attorney, Trial Attorney, Commercial Litigation Associate, Civil Defense Litigator

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Atty, lit, 1+ yrs, Chesterfield, near St Louis