Senior Associate Attorney needed for Kansas City office

A law firm in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The candidate will effectively handle negotiation and settlement discussions, strategize and execute legal cases, argue motions in court, and participate in trials, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions.

Duties:

• Effectively handle negotiation and settlement discussions.
• Strategize, plan, and execute legal cases.
• Attend trials, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions.
• Argue motions in court on behalf of clients.
• Prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs.
• Conduct background research and case development.
• Stay updated on changing laws and statutes on local, state, and federal levels.
• Navigate state and federal court systems.
• Advocate for clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration.
• Utilize persuasive writing and verbal communication skills.
• Manage time effectively and maintain strong interpersonal skills.
• Maintain active membership in good standing with Kansas and Missouri State Bar associations. Other State Bar admissions are a plus (Illinois, California, etc.).

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• 3-5 years of experience working as a senior associate attorney preferred.
• Active membership in good standing with Kansas and Missouri state bar associations.
• Additional state bar admissions (such as Illinois, California, etc.) are beneficial.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with Kansas and Missouri state Bar associations.
• Additional state Bar admissions (such as Illinois, California, etc.) are beneficial.

Skills:

• Negotiation and settlement skills.
• Trial and arbitration strategy.
• Legal research and writing.
• Oral advocacy.
• Case management and organization.
• Time management.
• Interpersonal skills.