Associate Attorney for Overland Park Office

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a dedicated Associate Attorney to join its Overland Park, KS team, focusing on creditors' rights and civil litigation. This role requires a Kansas Bar license and is ideal for a motivated attorney with 0-3 years of litigation experience. The successful candidate will have a strong ability to manage high-volume casework and make court appearances. The role involves close collaboration with support staff and attorneys to ensure efficient operations and quality client service.

Duties:

• Draft and review legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests, responses, and settlement agreements.
• Engage in high-volume case management, handling emails, voicemails, and case documentation with promptness and accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with support staff and attorneys to optimize workflow and case management.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with clients, opposing attorneys, and self-represented litigants.
• Use independent judgment in making decisions related to case strategy, progress, and resolution.
• Make court appearances, including travel for dockets, motion hearings, and trials as required.
• Fulfill additional duties and participate in projects assigned by partners.

Requirements:

• Kansas Bar License (Required).
• 0-3 years of litigation experience, preferably in civil or creditors' rights litigation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle a high-volume caseload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse parties.
• Independent judgment and decision-making skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Kansas Bar membership.

Certifications:

• Kansas Bar License.

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and managing discovery processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with both support staff and attorneys.
• Reliable judgment and problem-solving skills to independently progress cases.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-paced environment.

Benefits:

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
• Bar membership and continuing legal education (CLE) fees are covered.
• Referral program.

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm (No weekends).
• The in-person role is based in Overland Park, KS.

The law firm has provided legal services to clients in the states of Kansas, Missouri, and Colorado for decades. Its practice areas include consumer and commercial debt collection, commercial real estate and landlord-tenant, bankruptcy, creditors' rights, defense of consumer protection claims, and civil and commercial litigation. The firm's office is located in Overland Park, Kansas.