Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

An Associate Attorney with 3+ years' experience of business law is needed for a hybrid position in Kansas City. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for representing clients in commercial litigation matters. The Associate Attorney will handle cases from inception through resolution, including discovery, motions, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations. This position requires strong analytical, research, and writing skills, as well as courtroom experience in complex business disputes.

Associate Attorney Responsibilities

• Manage a broad caseload of commercial litigation matters, including breach of contract, business torts, and other corporate disputes.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Represent clients in court, including motion hearings, pre-trial conferences, and trials.
• Engage in settlement negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Communicate with clients and provide strategic advice on litigation risks, opportunities, and case strategies.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners to develop case strategies and prepare for trial.
• Participate in depositions, expert witness preparation, and witness examinations.
• Maintain and update client files, ensuring all case documents are properly organized and accessible.
• Stay up-to-date on pertinent laws, case law, and court decisions to provide clients with the most accurate and current legal advice.

Associate Attorney Qualifications

Benefits

Application Deadline : 10.25.24