Junior-Level Financial Services Litigation And Insolvency Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Junior-Level Financial Services Litigation And Insolvency Associate Attorney for their Kansas City, MO office. The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

Job Overview:

The Junior-Level Financial Services Litigation And Insolvency Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling various aspects of litigation and insolvency matters, including state and federal litigation, commercial bankruptcy, receivership, and insolvency-related litigation. The candidate should demonstrate a strong interest and understanding of insolvency issues and be capable of working independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Duties:

• Conduct regular courtroom appearances, both virtual and live, requiring the ability to handle appearances independently and interact skillfully with court personnel and opposing parties.
• Manage all phases of commercial litigation, including fact investigation, legal research, drafting discovery, preparing pleadings, depositions, mediations, communicating with opposing counsel and clients, and appearing in court for both non-evidentiary and evidentiary proceedings.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to effectively represent clients in financial services litigation and insolvency matters.
• Interface directly with attorneys, clients, and court personnel to provide legal guidance and support.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Admission to the Missouri State Bar.
• 2-5 years of litigation experience, preferably with a focus on financial services litigation and/or insolvency matters.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and productively, with exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with outstanding judgment.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• General understanding of insolvency issues, including bankruptcy, receivership, and out-of-court restructurings.
• Interest and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Skills:

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organization skills.
• Outstanding judgment and ability to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies.
• Interest and ability to work within a collaborative team environment.

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