Litigation Associate

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Litigation Associate Job Description: Exciting Opportunity at a Top Kansas City Law Firm

H1: Join Our Highly Respected Litigation Group at Armstrong Teasdale LLP

H2: Seeking Experienced Attorney with Litigation Experience

Are you an experienced attorney with a passion for litigation? Armstrong Teasdale LLP, a top law firm in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a talented Litigation Associate to join our dynamic team. Our firm offers a friendly and collaborative environment, where you can learn from and work closely with highly experienced legal practitioners.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

- Manage and handle multiple legal matters at various stages, from inception to conclusion
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills when working with clients and other attorneys
- Work independently and efficiently, with a strong interest in advancing your career in litigation
- Produce high-quality legal work and meet billing requirements to ensure exceptional client service
- Contribute to the generation of business through group and individual efforts
- Adhere to the highest ethical standards of the legal profession

Competencies:

- Decision making: actively make decisions on client matters with consultation from other attorneys
- Communication: possess strong and professional communication skills, both written and oral, with internal and external clients
- Leadership: appropriately delegate tasks and responsibilities
- Continuous learning: embrace new skills, areas of law, technology, and share knowledge with others
- Teamwork: work cooperatively as a member of client teams and potentially lead teams on matters
- Alignment to values: influence the adoption of the firm's values and promote diversity and inclusion

Requirements:

- degree from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of Missouri
- 2 years of experience as a licensed attorney at a law firm or clerking
- Excellent academic record, preferably from a Top 25 law school or top 10% of graduating class
- Positions on law school's premier law journal are a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities: Indirect - actively utilize support staff or junior associates to ensure client satisfaction.

Physical Activity: The employee will be required to sit (or utilize a standing desk) for prolonged periods and work on a computer.

Travel Required: Generally less than 10%, however, may involve more travel on a case-by-case basis.

Other Duties: This job description does not cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer: At Armstrong Teasdale, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Our firm values diversity and inclusion and recognizes the benefits they bring to our workplace.

Salary Information: Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience.

Job Title: Litigation Associate

Experience: 2-5 years of experience as a licensed attorney at a law firm

Location: Kansas City, MO

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Health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off

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Litigation, Legal Research, Communication, Leadership, Continuous Learning, Teamwork

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor

Legal