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Litigation Practice Group

Litigation Associate - St. Louis

Thompson Coburn is seeking an attorney with 2-5 years of complex litigation experience to join its St. Louis office. The ideal candidate will have a track record of professional success, strong critical thinking skills, and a desire to work in a team environment.  Federal court, or other complex litigation experience, is preferred. The Firm welcomes applicants who are self-starters, comfortable with client interaction and seeking career development and advancement opportunities.  Candidates should be licensed to practice in Missouri.

This position is open to recruiters.

To apply for this position, click here to submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts and writing sample.

Litigation Attorney - Belleville

Thompson Coburn is seeking a litigation attorney to join its Belleville office. Candidates should have 1-2 years of litigation experience or be a recent law school graduate who sat for the bar in July. The ideal candidate must have exceptional academic achievement, excellent analytical and writing skills, and the ability to function both independently and within a team. Candidates should be licensed to practice in Illinois or Missouri or seeking to be admitted in either or both states.

This position is open to recruiters.

To apply for this position, click here to submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts and writing sample.

Litigation Attorney - Los Angeles

Thompson Coburn is seeking an associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its business litigation section in the Los Angeles office. We are seeking candidates with exceptional research, analytical, and writing skills in addition to a detail-oriented mindset. Candidates must have strong academic achievement and the ability to function both independently and within a team environment. Prior litigation experience in state and/or federal court in California is a requirement.

The salary range for this position in our Los Angeles office is $195,000-$220,000. Actual salary will vary and may be above or below the range based on relevant skills, training and other job-related factors. The range listed is just one of Thompson Coburn’s total compensation and benefits package for associates, which includes productivity and discretionary bonuses; life, health, accident and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan. 

This position is open to recruiters.

To apply for this position,  click here to submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts and writing sample.


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