What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Fisher Patterson Sayler & Smith, LLP?
Fisher Patterson Sayler & Smith, LLP is pleased to invite applications for an associate attorney to join its Topeka, Kansas office. As a midsize civil litigation defense firm, Fisher Patterson offers a welcoming, collaborative environment where attorneys can build meaningful litigation experience, work directly with clients, and learn alongside colleagues recognized by U.S. News’ Best Lawyers as part of a First-Tier law firm in Municipal Defense and Civil Rights Litigation, as well as Labor & Employment Litigation.
This opportunity may be a strong fit for a newly admitted attorney or an attorney with up to five or more years of experience who is licensed and in good standing in Kansas and ready to grow, take on substantive responsibility, and contribute to state and federal court matters.
We welcome candidates with an interest or background in civil rights, employment law, and general tort defense. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical ability, excellent writing skills, sound judgment, strong organization skills, the ability to accurately record billable hours, and a desire to provide thoughtful, high-quality advocacy for clients.
Associates in this role are supported while developing a broad range of litigation skills, including case strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation. The firm values teamwork, practical training, and professional growth, and offers a compensation package that is negotiable and commensurate with experience.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000