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Labor and Employment Practice Group
Labor & Employment Associate - Los Angeles
Thompson Coburn is seeking an attorney with 2-4 years of employment litigation experience to join its Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have employment counseling and employment litigation experience, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to function both independently and within a team environment. Traditional labor expertise is preferred but not required.
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 California.
The salary range for this position in our Los Angeles office is $190,000-$210,000. 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 part 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.
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Litigation Practice Group
Business Litigation Associate – Chicago
Thompson Coburn is seeking an associate with 3-6 years of commercial litigation experience to join the Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated writing ability and have experience overseeing and managing paralegals and junior attorneys to complete complex discovery projects. This position will offer the opportunity to work with a diverse team of experienced litigators. Candidates must have exceptional academic achievement, excellent writing skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to function independently and within a team.
This position is not open to recruiters.
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Business Litigation Associate – St. Louis
Thompson Coburn is seeking an associate with 4-5 years of relevant legal experience to join its business litigation section in the St. Louis 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 commercial litigation experience in both state and federal court in Missouri is a plus.
This position is open to recruiters.
Candidates should be licensed to practice in Missouri.
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submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts and writing sample.
Litigation Associate – Birmingham
Thompson Coburn is seeking an attorney with 2-6 years of general litigation experience to join the Education group in our Birmingham, AL office. Successful candidates should have trial preparation experience, including file responsibility, motion practice, and deposition experience as well as exceptional advocacy, research, writing, and negotiation skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic record, a track record of professional success, strong critical thinking skills, and a desire to work in a team environment. Experience working in a big law environment is preferred.
The Firm welcomes applicants who are self-starters, comfortable with client interaction and seeking career development and advancement opportunities.
This position is open to recruiters.
To apply for this position, click here to submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts and writing sample.
Litigation Associate – Dallas
Thompson Coburn is seeking an associate with 2-6 of litigation experience to join its Dallas 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.
Candidates should be licensed to practice in Texas.
This position is open to recruiters.
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Litigation Associate – Dallas
Thompson Coburn is seeking a litigation associate to join its Dallas office. Candidates should have 1-2 years of litigation experience (can include a state or federal court clerkship) or be a recent law school graduate who will sit 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 Texas or will be admitted to practice in Texas before the end of 2024.
This position is not open to recruiters.
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Litigation Associate - 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. This position is open to recruiters.
The salary range for this position in our Los Angeles office is $195,000-$230,000. 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.
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 will sit for the bar in February or 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 not open to recruiters.
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Private Client Practice Group
Private Client Associate - Chicago
Thompson Coburn LLP is seeking an associate attorney with 3-6 years of estate planning experience to join its Private Client practice group in the Chicago office. Ideal candidates will have experience with sophisticated estate planning matters including gift, estate, and related income tax planning, estate and trust administration, charitable planning and family business succession planning. Experience preparing gift, estate and/or fiduciary income tax returns is a plus.
The position requires strong academic credentials and excellent analytical and writing skills. In addition, candidates must have the ability to function both independently and within a team. The ability to establish, develop and maintain long-term relationships enabling client development and networking is essential.
This position is not open to recruiters.
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Private Client Associate – St. Louis
Thompson Coburn is seeking an associate attorney with up to 6 years of experience to join its Private Client practice group in St. Louis. Ideal candidates will have experience with sophisticated estate planning matters including gift, estate, and related income tax planning, estate and trust administration, charitable planning and family business succession planning.
Candidates must have strong academic achievement, and have demonstrated excellent analytical and writing skills. In addition, candidates must have strong interpersonal skills enabling client development and networking. The ability to function both independently and within a team is essential.
This position is open to recruiters.
Candidates should be licensed to practice in Missouri.
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Tax Credits Practice Group
Commercial Finance Associate - St. Louis
Thompson Coburn is seeking an attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the drafting, negotiation and closing of commercial lending transactions, with a firm understanding of issues involved in Article 9 secured transactions and meaningful experience in drafting and negotiating intercreditor agreements. Experience with tax-advantaged financing, various tax credits, real estate and/or mergers and acquisitions is preferred but not required.
The practice is an active and diverse commercial finance practice with a focus on tax-credit subsidized equity and debt financings. Transactions are multi-faceted, often involving public/private partnerships with two or more sources of debt financings and multiple equity investors. The successful candidate will be an outgoing self-starter who can quickly take an active role in the documentation, management and closing of these transactions and will be expected to work closely with all transaction parties, including banks and other financial institutions, private equity firms, state and local governments, and their respective counsel.
Candidates should be licensed to practice in Missouri.
This position is open to recruiters.
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letter, resume, transcripts and writing sample.
Tort Litigation Practice Group
Litigation Associate - St. Louis
Thompson Coburn is seeking an attorney with complex litigation experience to join it’s St. Louis office. Current 3Ls and people with up to 5 years of experience are eligible to apply. 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.
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