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Description We are looking for a Litigation Attorney to join a legal team in Clayton, Missouri. This role offers the opportunity to handle a broad range of defense matters while building courtroom, deposition, and case management experience. The attorney will work across all phases of litigation, contribute to case strategy, and maintain strong client communication throughout the life of each matter.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee litigation matters from initial filing through final resolution in state and federal court proceedings.

- Prepare substantive legal documents, including complaints, answers, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and discovery responses.

- Assess case facts, legal exposure, and procedural posture to help shape effective litigation strategies.

- Maintain consistent communication with clients by providing updates, discussing developments, and addressing case-related questions.

- Work with retained experts and outside consultants to support case analysis, reporting, and testimony preparation.

- Represent the firm and its clients during depositions, court appearances, mediations, and trial-related proceedings.

- Support trial readiness by organizing evidence, refining arguments, preparing witnesses, and coordinating pretrial activities. Requirements

- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

- Active attorney license in the applicable jurisdiction; Missouri and Illinois bar admission is an advantage.

- At least 1 year of litigation experience, with 1-4 years preferred.

- Background in toxic tort, product liability, insurance defense, asbestos, or general liability matters is preferred.

- Demonstrated strength in legal research, written advocacy, and analytical reasoning.

- Ability to independently manage a caseload and keep matters moving efficiently from opening through resolution.

- Strong interpersonal communication skills and a client-focused approach to legal service.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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