What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney - Tort Litigation position at MCANANY VAN CLEAVE & PHILLIPS PA?
McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips, P.A. (MVP Law) is looking for an Associate Attorney to join our Kansas City, Kansas office to practice primarily in Tort defense and help us meet the needs of our growing practice. With a physical office space in Kansas City, and the technology and tools to maintain a remote practice, this position offers attorneys the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. We are looking for curious, intelligent, and creative attorneys to join our firm and be part of our fast-paced and rewarding environment as we continue to redefine the law firm experience and forge our own path to the meet the needs of our clients and employees, as we have been doing since 1901.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Manage a tort defense caseload with independence
- Successfully try cases, conduct depositions and mediations
- Effectively establish, build, and maintain relationships with all assigned clients
- Participate in marketing and business development opportunities within the firm
- Engage in a collaborative team atmosphere
- Utilize available technology to manage clients effectively and efficiently within a paperless work environment
With a strong focus on our beliefs – RESPECT EVERYONE, REAL RELATIONSHIPS, and REPUTATION - we build trust and confidence and challenge the status quo through knowledge, innovation, and attentiveness. MVP continues to prove this through competitive salaries, and generous and impactful benefit plan offerings for full-time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life and AD&D, HSA plan, and day one 401(k) eligibility. This is all in addition to a generous 401(k) employer match, Profit-Sharing Plan, employer paid HSA contributions, telemedicine, Group Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, and a Mental Health Support program.
If you feel you would be a great fit and are interested in learning more about our team, we would love to hear from you!
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2-5 years of relevant experience
- Licensed and in good standing in Kansas
- Understanding of current court-related procedures
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Collaborative and committed to working as part of a team
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000