Senior Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate to join its team in Kansas City, MO. The candidate will engage in diverse litigation tasks, requiring strong communication and time management skills. Responsibilities include factual investigation, legal research, drafting legal documents, and trial preparation.

Duties

• Handle a diverse caseload under senior attorney supervision.
• Conduct thorough factual investigations of claims.
• Perform comprehensive legal research and draft legal memorandums, motions, and briefs.
• Prepare high-quality pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Take and defend depositions of witnesses and experts.
• Represent clients in court and argue motions effectively.
• Assist in trial preparation, including witness and evidence organization.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on litigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to Missouri Bar; Kansas Bar admission preferred soon after hiring.
• 2-4+ years of experience practicing law post-bar admission; civil litigation experience preferred.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strategic and analytical thinking with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel, albeit infrequently.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to Missouri Bar; Kansas Bar admission preferred soon after hiring.

Skills

• Exceptional oral and written communication.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

This law firm provides legal representation to clients including cities and counties in Western Missouri. Its major practice areas include government liability defense, business transactions and litigation, insurance law and defense, real estate and zoning law, bodily injury and property damage, civil rights law, workers' compensation claims, and related areas. The firm's office is located in Kansas City, Missouri.