Overview In this role you will manage family-law matters from start to finish, directly serving clients and representing them in negotiations, hearings, and trials. You will join a collaborative team at a growing firm with strong client demand and robust professional development. The position offers meaningful courtroom exposure, development opportunities, and a pathway to leadership within the firm. This is an opportunity to shape outcomes for families while advancing your legal career in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
Compensation / Benefits- Competitive base salary $90,000-$120,000
- Productivity bonuses and incentive compensation
- Signing bonus
- Employer-paid health insurance premiums (95-99%)
- 401(k) with employer matching; Roth IRA options
- Health Savings Account options; dental and vision insurance
Responsibilities- Manage family law matters from inception to resolution
- Advise clients and maintain professional communication
- Draft pleadings, motions, judgments, orders, discovery, and correspondence
- Conduct legal research and analysis
- Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, mediation, and trial
- Appear at conferences, mediations, hearings, and trials
- Negotiate settlements and advocate effectively for clients
- Maintain organized case files and record billable time
Key requirements- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Active Missouri law license in good standing
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Effective courtroom, negotiation, and advocacy abilities
- Ability to manage cases, deadlines, and client expectations
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Commitment to responsive and professional client service
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Family law experience preferred but not required
- Five years of relevant litigation experience for Senior Associate level (if applicable)
- Strong communication
- Client-focused service
- Team collaboration
- Courtroom advocacy
- Negotiation
- Litigation strategy
