ONLY 1500 BILLABLE REQUIREMENT
PrimeTalent is partnering with a well-regarded Kansas City law firm to find a Litigation Associate to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build or grow a litigation career at a small firm with a steady flow of business, meaningful case responsibility, and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.
About the Firm
Our client is a seven-year-old, litigation-focused firm with a strong and growing book of business. Approximately 80% of the practice is litigation, split roughly 70/30 between plaintiff and defense work, with additional matters in creditors' rights and transactional work. The firm offers a collaborative, small-firm environment where attorneys get substantive experience early and work directly with firm leadership.
The firm's office is a beautiful, open-concept space in a vibrant Kansas City neighborhood, and it offers a flexible hybrid schedule.
The Role
The firm is open to candidates across a range of experience levels, from 1 to 7 years. Responsibilities and compensation will be tailored to each candidate's background.
- Manage litigation matters across a variety of practice areas, from case intake through resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
- Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
- Take and defend depositions, and attend hearings and other court appearances
- Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel
- Support creditors' rights and transactional matters as needed
Qualifications
- J.D. and active license to practice law in Missouri (Kansas licensure a plus)
- 1–7 years of litigation experience
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively with a small team
- Experience in real estate or construction litigation is a plus, particularly for more senior candidates
- For earlier-career attorneys, the firm is open to a range of litigation backgrounds and is committed to training the right candidate
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $90,000–$155,000, commensurate with experience
- 1,500 annual billable hour requirement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Three weeks of PTO plus 10 paid holidays
- Cell phone stipend
- Hybrid schedule: work from home up to two days per week, with a full home office setup provided
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This position is listed as full time and able to be worked remotely.