Associate Attorney

Evans & Dixon is seeking to add a Senior Litigation Associate with two to five plus years of experience to join our real estate team in Chesterfield, Missouri. Our practice primarily involves civil litigation centered around real estate contracts, deeds, title, access, easements, adverse possession, liens and lien priorities, and more. We also handle some transactional real estate matters and general business litigation for our clients.

This position requires someone who is comfortable with multi-tasking and can autonomously handle files. Successful candidates should be teachable and have excellent analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a book of business!

• Gathering evidence in support of client strategy
• Taking depositions
• Attending court as required
• Conducting discovery
• Performing legal research
• Remaining current with developments in the law
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents

• 2-5+ years of experience working in litigation
• Prior experience in property or lending law preferred, but not required
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and track volume caseload with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Be able to work efficiently with corporate professionals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Must be licensed and able to practice law in Missouri
• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Licensure in other states is a plus

Firm provides Midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications, and hands-on industry knowledge. Whether we are managing large-scale litigation, serving as outside general counsel or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and legal career, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The firm does offer a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
• Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)