⚖️ Litigation Associate - Hands-On Role w/ Real Courtroom Work (Missouri) in Columbia

Date Posted: Friday, May 9, 2025

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⚖️ Litigation Associate – Hands-On Role w/ Real Courtroom Work (Missouri)

Trial-Ready Work | Civil Litigation | Career Growth in Motion

We’re representing several high-performing Missouri firms actively seeking Litigation Associates who are ready to do more than just draft memos. If you have 3–5 years of experience and want real courtroom exposure, this is your chance to step forward.

Whether you’re in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, or Columbia, these are career-track roles offering autonomy, mentorship, and direct client interaction from day one.


✅ Position Highlights:

  • Practice Areas May Include:
    ▪︎ Civil defense or plaintiff-side litigation
    ▪︎ Insurance defense, personal injury, premises liability
    ▪︎ Employment, municipal, or construction litigation

  • Your Role Will Involve:
    ▪︎ Regular court appearances (state & federal)
    ▪︎ Depositions, motion practice, and trial prep
    ▪︎ Drafting pleadings, discovery, and strategic case planning
    ▪︎ Collaborating with senior litigators and managing your own caseload


✅ Minimum Requirements – Non-Negotiable

Candidates MUSTmeet all of the following to be considered:

3–5 years of litigation experience (civil or defense strongly preferred)
Licensed and in good standing with the Missouri Bar (Kansas Bar is a plus, but not a substitute)
Courtroom-ready — confident with oral advocacy, depositions, and motion practice
Able to manage files, deadlines, and client communication independently
Motivated to grow professionally with hands-on courtroom exposure and long-term potential

📌 Please note: We personally review every resume submitted. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, your application will not be accepted or reviewed further.


✅ What’s In It For You:

✅ Early, real courtroom experience—not just shadowing
✅ Mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys
✅ Supportive firm culture with a growth mindset
✅ Competitive salary + full benefits
✅ Hybrid work flexibility available at most locations


📄 Writing samples may be requested after initial interviews.

📅 Schedule a confidential call to learn which firms align with your background and goals.

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*Salary range is based on experience and may differ from what is stated in the posting.*

All conversations will be kept confidential

To be considered, submit your resume confidentially to Marshall.Bowen@gogpac.com

If you have any other questions or wish to discuss any other Legal positions, call or text Marshall Bowen at (605) 872-5033.

You can also connect with me at linkedin.com/in/marshall-c-bowen-gpac 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.