$250,000–$355,000 Per Year
Attorney, Billing, Business Development, Business Practices, Case Management, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Entrepreneurship, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Leadership, Legal, Litigation, Mentoring, Real Estate, Team Player
Full-Time with work-life balance!
Competitive salary: $250K-$355K
Job Overview:
My client is a highly respected St. Louis law firm is seeking a Partner-level Litigation Attorney with a strong background in commercial litigation. This is an opportunity to grow your practice on a flexible, entrepreneurial platform-without sacrificing the resources and reputation of a leading firm.
You'll have full support to build or bring a team, expand your client base, and focus on high-level legal work while the firm handles operational infrastructure (billing, IT, admin).
Practice Areas:- Business disputes
- Contract litigation
- Real estate litigation
- Business divorce & internal conflicts
What You'll Do:- Lead complex commercial litigation as first-chair counsel (state & federal courts)
- Manage cases from start to trial, including strategy and execution
- Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and briefs
- Conduct and defend depositions
- Oversee discovery and case management
- Maintain and grow a portable book of business
- Mentor junior attorneys and help build a high-performing team
- Collaborate with partners on complex legal matters
What You Bring:- 10-15+ years of commercial litigation experience
- Proven first-chair trial experience
- Portable book of business ($500K+)
- Strong skills in:
- Legal writing & motion practice
- Depositions & trial prep
- Case strategy & management
- Ability to independently handle high stakes matters
- Track record of client development and relationship management
- Interest in long-term leadership and firm growth
- Passion for mentorship and collaboration
Compensation & Benefits- Highly competitive, based on book of business
- Comprehensive benefits (health, retirement, etc.)
- Flexible structure supporting real work-life balance
Why Join This Firm:- Established and respected presence in the St. Louis market
- Collaborative culture with less bureaucracy than Big Law
- Strong support for business development and practice growth
- Real opportunity for leadership, mentorship, and long-term success
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