Partner, Attorney (Litigation) - St. Louis, MO

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is looking for Partner, Attorney (Litigation) - St. Louis, MO in St Louis, MO.
This local job opportunity with ID 3722092822 is live since 2026-06-22 05:06:53.
Partner, Attorney (Litigation) - St. Louis, MO
Full-Time with work-life balance!
Competitive salary: $250K-$355K
Job Overview:
My client is a highly respected St. Louis law firm is seeking a Partner-level Litigation Attorney with a strong background in commercial litigation. This is an opportunity to grow your practice on a flexible, entrepreneurial platform-without sacrificing the resources and reputation of a leading firm.
You'll have full support to build or bring a team, expand your client base, and focus on high-level legal work while the firm handles operational infrastructure (billing, IT, admin).
Practice Areas:

• Business disputes
• Contract litigation
• Real estate litigation
• Business divorce & internal conflicts

What You'll Do:

• Lead complex commercial litigation as first-chair counsel (state & federal courts)
• Manage cases from start to trial, including strategy and execution
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and briefs
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Oversee discovery and case management
• Maintain and grow a portable book of business
• Mentor junior attorneys and help build a high-performing team
• Collaborate with partners on complex legal matters

What You Bring:

• 10-15+ years of commercial litigation experience
• Proven first-chair trial experience
• Portable book of business ($500K+)
• Strong skills in:

• Legal writing & motion practice
• Depositions & trial prep
• Case strategy & management

• Ability to independently handle high stakes matters
• Track record of client development and relationship management
• Interest in long-term leadership and firm growth
• Passion for mentorship and collaboration

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive, based on book of business
• Comprehensive benefits (health, retirement, etc.)
• Flexible structure supporting real work-life balance

Why Join This Firm:

• Established and respected presence in the St. Louis market
• Collaborative culture with less bureaucracy than Big Law
• Strong support for business development and practice growth
• Real opportunity for leadership, mentorship, and long-term success

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