Associate Attorney - St. Louis Office

Heyl Royster

$93K — $125K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school required
  • Active State of Missouri and/or Illinois Law license, in good standing
  • 1-5 years' experience in civil litigation, workers compensation defense, and/or medical malpractice preferred
  • Strong drafting skills for motions and written discovery
  • Experience in taking and defending depositions and participating in court proceedings

Responsibilities

  • Draft critical motions and develop written discovery
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Participate in court proceedings
  • Collaborate with team members to strategize case developments
  • Manage complex, multi-party litigation effectively

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic term life and accidental death benefits at no additional cost
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Employer matching for 401K contributions
  • Flexible work-from-home options
  • Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation beyond the minimum of 40 hours
  • Flexible work schedule with dress for your day policy
  • Employee assistance benefits
Full Job Description
Heyl Royster is seeking highly motivated attorneys with 1-5 years of litigation experience to join our established team. The ideal candidate will have experience with drafting critical motions, developing written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and participating in court proceedings. The position provides opportunity to work on complex, multi-party litigation and immediate opportunity for meaningful litigation experience. Candidates should possess the ability to work productively in team settings. This position will be based at our St. Louis office, which is located near the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, the St. Louis City Courthouse, St. Louis University School of Law and Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Expectations
  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school required.
  • Active State of Missouri and/or Illinois Law license, in good standing.
  • 1-5 years' experience, preference for experience in civil litigation, workers compensation defense, and/or medical malpractice.

Compensation and Benefits

The base range is $93,000 to $125,000. In addition to your salary, we have an incentive bonus plan for associates which provides for the possibility of additional monthly compensation. That Bonus Program for 2026 includes the potential for additional monthly compensation of $1,000, $1,500, $2,000 or $2,500 which could add up to $30,000 of additional annualized compensation above the base salary. We pay those bonus payments in the month after they are earned. The overall compensation package offered will take into account several factors including, but not limited to, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability and specialization, as well as business needs.

This position offers excellent benefits* for full-time employees, including:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary Life/ADD

Additionally, the Firm provides full-time employees at no additional cost:
  • Basic term life/ADD
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • An employer match of employee deferral for the 401K plan
  • Employee Assistance Benefits
  • Work From Home Flexibility
  • Paid Sick/Holiday
  • Vacation Leave allows as much as is practicable beyond the minimum of 40 hours
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Dress for Your Day

Are you ready to join our team?

Would you love to be part of a premier legal team dedicated to exceptional results? If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, apply today!

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To Apply

We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this position at our firm, please fill out our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

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