Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney in Kansas City, MO.

Job Overview:

The Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling all phases of complex commercial litigation, including fact investigation, legal research, drafting discovery, preparing pleadings, taking and defending depositions, participating in mediations, communicating with opposing counsel and clients, appearing in court for motions and pre-hearing proceedings, and trial experience.

Duties:

• Handle all phases of complex commercial litigation.
• Conduct fact investigations and legal research.
• Draft discovery requests and responses, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediation and settlement negotiations.
• Communicate effectively with opposing counsel and clients.
• Appear in court for motions and pre-hearing proceedings.
• Trial experience.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Prior law firm experience preferred.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Admission to the Missouri Bar (Kansas Bar also preferred).
• Ability to interface directly with attorneys and clients.
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently and productively.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organization skills.
• Outstanding judgment.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Missouri Bar (Kansas Bar also preferred).

Skills:

• Strong written and oral communication.
• Legal research and drafting.
• Litigation strategy development.
• Trial experience.
• Negotiation skills.
• Time management and multitasking.
• Problem-solving.
• Attention to detail.

This firm has the reputation as a top choice of clients who have the most difficult, challenging, must-win litigation. No one is hired or retained unless he or she is expected to become a partner. The low partner to associate ratio allows associates to take on substantial responsibilities right away, to work with partners directly and informally, and to enjoy client contact at an early stage. This firms general business practice includes all areas of trial and appellate work in state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as matters involving corporate transactions, employee benefits, environmental, labor and employment, real estate and trusts and estates matters. The firm's clients conduct their business throughout the Midwest, the rest of the country, and throughout the world.