Commercial Litigation Associate in St Louis

Date Posted: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

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Job Description

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

A top-tier law firm is actively seeking a skilled and driven Associate Attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience in complex commercial litigation to join its St. Louis office. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys who want to take on meaningful responsibility in a fast-paced, collaborative, and sophisticated litigation practice.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

  • Experience at a regional, national, or respected local law firm

  • Strong academic credentials

  • Exceptional writing and oral advocacy skills

  • Judicial clerkship or court experience is a plus

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drafting complex pleadings, motions, and briefs

  • Managing e-discovery and fact development for high-stakes litigation

  • Taking and defending depositions

  • Building litigation strategy and advising clients on both legal and business considerations

  • Handling disputes in state and federal court from inception through resolution

Required Skills & Attributes:

  • Deep understanding of commercial litigation principles and procedures

  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Business-savvy legal approach

  • Excellent judgment and attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Why This Role: You’ll be part of a high-performing litigation group handling significant complex commercial litigation matters. This is a great opportunity to grow your career with the support of experienced mentors while engaging in challenging and impactful legal work.

Interested? Contact Chelsey Haibeck for a confidential conversation: 📧 chelsey.haibeck@gogpac.com 📱 Call or text: 605.501.4307

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.