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Associate Attorney
Kansas City, MO | Hybrid Schedule $160,000 - $180,000 DOE
Join a highly respected law firm with an outstanding reputation and a collegial, growth-oriented environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate Attorney seeking meaningful courtroom experience, including trials, arbitrations, and depositions, while working alongside accomplished litigation professionals.
Interested candidates should submit their resume and writing samples to Stacey.Lyons@Trustpoint.one for consideration.
Qualifications
- 4-7 years of litigation experience required
- Must be licensed and in good standing with the Missouri Bar
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Excellent oral advocacy and client communication abilities
- Demonstrated ability to manage cases independently while collaborating effectively with legal teams
Key Responsibilities
- Study constitutions, statutes, regulations, ordinances, and judicial decisions to assess their impact on legal matters.
- Represent clients in court proceedings, arbitrations, mediations, and before government agencies.
- Analyze case merits and potential outcomes using legal research and precedent.
- Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and business clients.
- Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to develop legal strategies and support case preparation.
- Evaluate findings and formulate persuasive arguments for litigation and dispute resolution matters.
- Counsel clients regarding business transactions, liability issues, litigation risks, and legal rights and obligations.
- Review legal data and evidence to determine the advisability of pursuing or defending claims.
- Supervise and mentor legal assistants and support staff as appropriate.
- Gather and assess evidence through witness and client interviews, document review, and factual investigations.
- Prepare pleadings, motions, legal briefs, opinions, and appellate filings in state and federal courts.
- Participate in all phases of litigation, including jury selection, motion practice, witness examinations, and trial proceedings.
- Negotiate settlements and resolve civil disputes.
- Present cases, evidence, and legal arguments before judges, juries, arbitrators, and opposing counsel.
- Draft, review, and manage legal documents and correspondence.
- Conduct legal research and examine public records to support client matters and legal opinions.
- Perform administrative and practice management responsibilities as needed.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Competitive compensation: $160,000 - $180,000 DOE
- Hybrid work schedule in Kansas City
- Direct exposure to trials, arbitrations, and depositions
- Excellent mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Well-established firm with an exceptional reputation in the legal community
Interested candidates should submit their resume and writing samples to Stacey.Lyons@Trustpoint.one for consideration.
Salary : $160,000 - $180,000