Legal Jobs in Berkeley Missouri

Associate – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

Corporate & Transactional Practice | Kansas City, MO or St. Louis, MO

A national law firm is seeking a mid-level Associate (4+ years) with experience in employee benefits and executive compensation to join its Corporate & Transactional Practice in Kansas City or St. Louis.

This role focuses on advising clients on employee benefit plans, executive compensation arrangements, and benefits-related matters in corporate transactions, particularly mergers and acquisitions. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners in a collaborative and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze employee benefit plans and compensation arrangements in connection with M&A and other corporate transactions
• Assist with the design, implementation, and ongoing advising of employee benefits and executive compensation programs
• Draft and review benefits-related agreements and corporate documentation
• Manage multiple legal matters simultaneously from inception through completion
• Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and internal teams
• Work independently while collaborating with colleagues to deliver high-quality client service
• Support business development and client relationship efforts

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• 4+ years of experience in employee benefits and executive compensation
• Experience advising on benefits matters in M&A transactions
• Strong drafting experience involving benefits plans, compensation arrangements, and corporate documentation
• Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Prior law firm experience preferred

Additional Details

• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced attorneys on sophisticated corporate matters
• Ability to provide guidance to junior associates or support staff
• Travel: Less than 10%
• Work environment: Primarily office-based

Company Description

James & James Law, P.C. is a small yet dedicated law firm located in St. Louis, founded by two local brothers committed to serving their community. The firm offers straightforward and approachable legal services to individuals, families, and small businesses. Practice areas include estate planning, probate, family law, business law, civil litigation, personal injury, and tax assistance. Our goal is to provide clear guidance so clients fully understand their options and next steps throughout the legal process.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Legal Assistant (Legal Assistant/Paralegal Support) located in West Port Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri. We are open to candidates with legal assistant experience as well as candidates with paralegal training or experience. This role supports attorneys with document preparation, file and case organization, client communication, and general administrative support. Depending on experience, responsibilities may also include legal research and assisting with more substantive case tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, and organize legal documents and correspondence
• Maintain case files (digital and physical), track deadlines, and support case management
• Communicate with clients in a professional and timely manner (phone, email, and in-person)
• Assist with document review, intake, and gathering case-related information
• Provide day-to-day administrative support (scheduling, scanning, mailing, etc.)
• Conduct legal research and drafting support as needed (based on experience)

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal assistant, administrative assistant in a legal setting, and/or paralegal support role preferred
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and team interaction
• Proficiency in office software (Microsoft Office); comfort learning new systems
• Familiarity with legal documents and basic legal procedures is a plus
• Paralegal certification or a degree in legal studies is preferred but not required (we are open to a range of experience levels)

Pre-Litigation Associate Attorney – Plaintiff Personal Injury | St. Louis, MO

Position Details:

• Practice Area: Plaintiff Personal Injury (Pre-Litigation focus)
• Location: St. Louis, MO
• Work Style: Full-time with flexible hours; office closes at 4 p.m. on Fridays; Hybrid Schedule

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $100,000–$150,000, plus quarterly performance bonuses
• 70% coverage on medical insurance for employees and dependents
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with 3% annual firm contribution, plus potential 2% year-end bonus based on firm performance
• Profit-sharing plan tied to firm growth
• PTO starting at 12 days annually
• Quarterly team-building events and “Fun Days”

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in plaintiff personal injury law, insurance defense, or similar practice area. Pre-Litigation experience preferred.
• Licensed to practice in Missouri; Illinois license is a plus
• Strong writing, research, and interpersonal communication skills

Intake Paralegal / Case Viability Specialist

(Hybrid Pathway Role for Experienced Injury Paralegals Ready for Something New)

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Injury Intake Paralegal—a uniquely skilled professional who understands the nuances of personal injury work and enjoys helping clients at the most critical moment: the very beginning of their case.

Unlike traditional paralegal roles focused on case administration, this position sits at the front end of the client journey. You’ll serve as our second-tier intake specialist, reviewing case facts that come in through our call center and determining whether each matter is likely viable. You’ll also handle escalated calls from potential clients who are “on the fence”—using your experience, judgment, and communication skills to guide them to the right decision.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has mastered the injury paralegal role and wants a new challenge that still leverages their legal knowledge without the demands of managing a full caseload.

What You’ll Do

• Review and evaluate incoming case summaries from our call center team to determine viability based on facts, liability, damages, and jurisdiction.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for the intake department, bringing practical knowledge that only someone experienced in personal injury can offer.
• Handle escalated or complex intake calls, addressing concerns, answering questions, and confidently “closing” strong cases when prospective clients are undecided.
• Identify incomplete or missing facts and ask the right questions to properly assess potential claims.
• Act as a bridge between intake and the legal team, ensuring viable cases move smoothly into full onboarding.
• Provide feedback and training tips to intake representatives to improve initial screening.
• Maintain accurate notes, documentation, and case evaluations in the intake system.

Who Thrives in This Role

This role is perfect for someone who:

• Has significant personal injury experience but wants a break from traditional paralegal workflows.
• Enjoys connecting with people, solving problems, and helping clients feel informed and supported.
• Is energized by fast-paced, front-line decision making.
• Has strong instincts about which cases have potential—and which don’t.
• Likes a hybrid role balancing legal expertise, client interaction, and intake strategy.

What You Bring

• 3–5+ years of personal injury paralegal experience (plaintiff-side strongly preferred).
• Deep understanding of liability, damages, statute issues, and other PI viability factors.
• Professional, confident communication skills—written and verbal.
• The ability to de-escalate, reassure, and convert hesitant callers into clients when appropriate.
• Fast but thoughtful decision-making.
• Organized, detail-oriented work habits with tech comfort in intake or CRM systems.

Why This Role Is Unique

This is an elevated intake role, ideal for a seasoned PI paralegal who wants to use their expertise in a more strategic, client-facing way—without the burden of managing a large case file load.

You’re not a typical intake rep.

You’re not a typical paralegal.

You are the critical decision-maker at the start of every case.

Benefits: EXCELLENT package! Medical, dental, vision and so much more!

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Premier midsized firm with offices in Missouri and Illinois seeks a Corporate Associate or Counsel.

Varied work, including M&A, commercial agreements and entity formation. May be some additional work as well in real estate and estate planning, but NO experience in these areas is necessary.

If interested, please apply to Bridgeline Solutions today!

Lewis Rice LLC, a large downtown St. Louis law firm, has an opening for a Litigation Legal Assistant working on our litigation assistant team. This position will work with other team members in supporting litigation attorneys in the Firm. Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, time entry and document management systems is required. A typing speed of 70+ wpm, transcription, and a minimum of two years legal secretarial experience is also required. Qualified candidates will be detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, possess excellent grammar and proofreading skills and have strong organizational/filing skills. In addition, successful candidates must be a dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.

The hours of the position are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position offers an excellent salary commensurate with experience and an excellent comprehensive benefits package including major medical plans, 401(k) plan, and paid parking.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, some college-level courses preferred
• More than two years of professional law firm office or related experience required
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

• Ability to type 70WPM or better
• Knowledge of basic spelling, grammar and punctuation rules
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Computer Programs (particularly Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel) and the Internet
• Organizational, time management and prioritization skills required
• Knowledge of general office procedures required; knowledge of law firm office procedures preferred

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC, a litigation defense firm with over 200 employees, has an opportunity for an attorney with 2 – 5 years of experience in medical malpractice defense in its St. Louis office.

Candidates must be licensed in Missouri and Illinois, have the ability to work independently on complex medical malpractice cases and have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage file throughout litigation process independently and as a part of the team.
• Conduct fact investigations.
• Handle document productions and other discovery tasks.
• Prepare witnesses for deposition.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare pleadings, briefs, and motions.
• Review and analyze policies, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Court hearing preparation and attendance including oral arguments of motions.
• Trial preparation and attendance including trial team support and direct and cross examination of witnesses.

Baker Sterchi offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, medical, dental, vision, basic and voluntary life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and 401K matching.

Committed to promoting diversity within our organization and the legal community, we encourage candidates from all backgrounds.

About Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC

Founded in 1982, Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice (Baker Sterchi) is a civil litigation defense and trial law firm representing clients nationwide in high-exposure and complex matters. The firm’s practice includes commercial and business litigation, construction, employment and labor, insurance coverage and defense, professional and management liability, transportation, medical malpractice, product liability, law enforcement and civil rights defense, government liability, public-sector risk management and consulting, and related trial and advisory services. With attorneys licensed in more than half the states, Baker Sterchi advises and defends clients across the country and maintains offices in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin. For more information, visit

Litigation Associate

Job Description

Our Firm is seeking a qualified Litigation Associate to join its litigation practice in its St. Louis office. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials, as well as advanced communication, writing, and analytical skills. The candidate must be self-motivated with the drive to help shape and expand a growing practice and the ability and confidence to work independently. The ideal candidate will have experience:

• Handling all aspects of discovery such as working with clients to collect discovery, managing experts, and drafting requests and responses to written discovery
• Preparing for and taking depositions
• Managing cases including identifying and tracking deadlines, delegating tasks to other attorneys and/or staff, and communicating with clients regarding status
• Drafting motions
• Participating in court proceedings

Qualifications

Licensure in Missouri and Illinois is necessary, and we will work with candidates who can qualify to obtain licenses in both states. Interested candidates should submit a resume, law transcript, and a writing sample.

Our Firm participates in the E-Verify program.

Benefits:

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

PTO

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St. Louis law firm seeks a litigation Legal Administrative Assistant. Under the leadership of the Legal Support Services Manager, this position will be the vital link between attorneys, clients, and the support staff at our firm. You'll craft legal documents, engage with clients, and maintain seamless collaboration across the office, ensuring deadlines are met and confidentiality is upheld. This position requires an ability to work with legal documents and familiarity with State, Federal and Appellate filings, including knowledge of, or ability to learn E-Filing. After an initial period of training, this position is eligible for a hybrid-remote work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports multiple attorneys in assigned practice area(s) and legal support teams in the preparation of client legal documents.
• Plans, produces, edits and formats correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, reports and other legal documents in a timely manner while utilizing computer, transcription equipment and other office equipment.
• Professionally manages incoming calls in a courteous and timely manner and provides client assistance when needed.
• Establishes and maintains calendar and deadline reminder systems, utilizing Firm’s centralized docketing and calendar system.
• Requests conflict of interest reports with File Opening/Conflicts, opens new clients and/or matters, and maintains all client and general files. Conducts periodic review for possible storage of older files and prepares files to be closed.
• Manages attorney calendars, schedules appointments and coordinates travel arrangements.
• Ensures attorney timesheets are entered and released in a timely manner. Reviews, proofs, edits and processes client billing statements.
• Collaborates with administrative support staff (document production, receptionists, business office, etc.), proofs documents returned from document production.

Experience and Education Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required. An Associate Degree is preferred.
• At least two (2) years of litigation legal experience required; three (3) to five (5) years preferred.

Trademark Attorney

Our client is a top Am law firm, seeking an associate for its P Trademark/Copyright/Branding Practice Group in Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis, New York or Washington, DC office. The salary for this position is between $220k to $390k.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of trademark experience, including U.S. trademark clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, and TTAB work, copyright counseling, and trademark-specific litigation experience.
• International prosecution experience and licensing and acquisition agreement experience is preferred.
• Some law firm experience is required.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills.
• State bar admission in jurisdiction of practice.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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