Senior Litigation Associate

About F3 Law At F3 Law, we believe that a culture of inclusion and belonging, one of embracing and respecting each other’s differences, strengthens our ability to serve our clients and communities. We are committed to fostering a workplace where individuals of all backgrounds feel valued and appreciated. By bringing together different perspectives and lived experiences, we create better solutions and a more dynamic, thoughtful, and effective team.

F3 Law provides essential legal support to schools, colleges and other public entities, helping them navigate complex legal issues to fulfill their mission of serving students and communities.

Summary The Senior Litigation Associate is an experienced attorney responsible for independently managing complex litigation matters and providing strategic legal counsel to the F3’s clients. The successful candidate will have strong litigation experience and the ability to handle matters through all stages of the litigation process, from initial case assessment through discovery, motion practice, settlement, trial, and appeal, as appropriate.

This role is ideal for a seasoned litigator who enjoys taking ownership of matters, working directly with clients, and collaborating with an experienced legal team.

This is a hybrid position, generally requiring regular in-office collaboration approximately two to three days per week. The Firm is open to discussing reduced-hour and part-time schedules with qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a diverse and sophisticated litigation caseload.
• Develop and execute effective litigation strategies.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution forums.
• Conduct and manage all phases of discovery, including written discovery, depositions, document review, and discovery-related motion practice.
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare facts and expert witnesses.
• Participate in hearings, trials, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical advice regarding litigation strategy and risk.
• Work directly with clients to understand objectives, communicate case developments, and provide responsive counsel.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, paralegals, and legal support professionals.
• Assist with mentoring junior attorneys and legal professionals.
• Participate in business development and client relationship-building activities, as appropriate.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the Missouri Bar required.
• Illinois Bar admission is strongly preferred.
• Approximately 6+ years of substantial civil litigation experience.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing litigation matters.
• Strong deposition, discovery, motion practice, negotiation, and advocacy experience.
• Trial and/or significant hearing experience preferred.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent judgment, client service orientation, and ability to work collaboratively.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: F3 Law offers a supportive and intellectually engaging work environment, reasonable billable hours, annual billable hour bonuses, comprehensive health insurance benefits, and a 401(k) plan with profit-sharing contributions.
• Hybrid position with an expectation of working in the office approximately two to three days per week.
• Part-time and reduced schedules will be considered for qualified candidates.

F3 Law is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, various ability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. F3 Law hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for the job to be filled. F3 Law seeks to build a culturally diverse staff where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with various abilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.