Civil Litigator (Plaintiff and/or Defense)

gpac is looking for Civil Litigator (Plaintiff and/or Defense) in Clayton, MO.
This local job opportunity with ID 3701493463 is live since 2026-06-04 20:23:41.
Job Description
Civil Litigation Attorney
Plaintiff or Defense
Employment Type: Full-Time
A respected and growing law firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney with approximately 4-8 years of experience to join its litigation practice. The firm is open to attorneys with plaintiff-side, defense-side, or mixed litigation backgrounds, and welcomes candidates whose experience spans additional practice areas, provided they bring a strong foundation in civil litigation.
This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and substantive civil matters, with meaningful responsibility and direct client involvement. Depending on background and interests, the attorney may handle cases through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediation, and trial.
The ideal candidate is a strong advocate with sound judgment, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage cases with increasing independence. The firm values attorneys who are adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable stepping into matters outside a narrow practice silo when needed.
Qualifications

• Approximately 4-8 years of civil litigation experience
  
• Background in plaintiff-side, defense-side, or mixed litigation
  
• Experience managing cases through multiple stages of litigation
  
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
  
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
  
• Openness to supporting related practice areas as needed
  

Why This Opportunity

• Flexible practice mix with room to leverage prior experience
  
• Substantive litigation work with real responsibility
  
• Collegial, professional environment
  
• Competitive compensation and benefits, commensurate with experience
  

Compensation Structure
Compensation is competitive and performance-driven, with structures tailored to career stage.

• Associate Attorneys receive a competitive base salary, with the opportunity for additional discretionary performance-based compensation tied to individual contribution and firm results.
  
• Principal/Partner Attorneys are compensated under a formula-based model, including a regular draw aligned with expected revenue and periodic performance-based payouts.
  

Overall compensation is tied to fees collected, recognizing both business origination and matter responsibility, with opportunities for increased earnings based on productivity and contribution.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level to senior litigation attorney seeking variety, autonomy, and long-term growth within a civil litigation practice.
To Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a confidential résumé and brief summary of their current practice or book of business. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.
shannon.flower@gogpac.com
986-999-4419
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. read more