Attorney needed for Manhattan office

Job Overview:

A law firm in Manhattan, KS, seeks a highly qualified Attorney focusing on litigation, particularly in family law. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and drafting legal documents, representing clients in court, conducting legal research, and ensuring the accuracy of all case-related materials. The position requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional with at least 5 years of litigation experience.

Job Details:

Duties:

• Prepares and drafts legal documents for filing with appropriate entities and necessary correspondence.
• Drafts pleadings and motions, including judgments and orders.
• Corresponds with attorneys, court personnel, and clients regarding cases.
• Interviews witnesses for court cases and prepares witnesses to testify.
• Ensures the accuracy of all documents prepared.
• Promptly appears in court on all cases assigned.
• Handles all aspects of cases assigned to them.
• Performs administrative duties as necessary, including filing, mailing, and organizing files and pleadings.
• Conducts legal research for particular issues.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Kansas license required.
• Family law experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications:

• Kansas Bar license.

Skills:

• Strong litigation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to handle a high caseload efficiently.
• Proficient in legal research.
• Familiarity with family law proceedings.

Job Location:

Manhattan, KS

Benefits offered:

• Competitive starting salary.
• Outstanding benefits package.
• Employer-matched 401K after 90 days.
• Potential for incentives/bonus pay based on productivity.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Employer-paid Bar and CLE dues.
• Paid time off.
• Free parking (where applicable).
• Free company cell phone and laptop.
• Eligible employees may elect insurance coverage for Accidental, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, and Term to Age 100 Life.

This law firm was founded a few years ago to address legal issues that can profoundly affect families. Their goal is to ensure that the clients' best interests are served through swift and effective legal representation or legal counseling. Their areas of practice include divorce, child custody, child support, property division, ADR, family violence, military divorce, and family law. The firm has multiple offices in Missouri and Illinois.