Associate Attorney

Morris Laing Law Firm; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Morris Laing Law Firm in Garden City, Kansas is seeking a dedicated attorney to focus on public sector representation and municipal court prosecution. The ideal candidate will manage an active docket and serve local government entities, with mentoring available for recent law graduates.

Qualifications include a Juris Doctor and admission to the Kansas bar, plus skills in diligence, independence, and communication are vital. The firm offers competitive salary, benefits, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensure: Admission to the Kansas bar or eligibility for immediate admission.
• Experience: 0 to 3 years of legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Serve as legal counsel for local municipalities and school districts.
• Act as the city prosecutor, managing municipal court dockets.
• Handle a variety of general civil litigation matters from intake through trial.

Skills

Diligence

Independence

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The core of this role focuses on public sector representation and municipal court prosecution. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to local government entities and step immediately into the courtroom, managing an active docket. While 1 to 3 years of experience is preferred, we are fully prepared to train and mentor an exceptional, highly diligent recent law school graduate who possesses a strong work ethic and the independence to work through complex problems. This position is on a partnership track.

PRIMARY PRACTICE AREAS

• Public Sector Representation & Counsel: Serve as legal counsel for local municipalities and school districts. This includes attending board and council meetings, advising public officials on governance, statutory compliance, open records/meetings laws, and administrative matters.
• Municipal Court Prosecution: Act as the city prosecutor, managing municipal court dockets, handling arraignments, negotiating plea agreements, and conducting bench trials.
• General Civil Litigation & Family Law: Handle a variety of general civil litigation matters from intake through trial, including a portfolio of domestic relations and family law cases (divorce, custody, and support proceedings).

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school. Top ½ of law school class rank is preferred.
• Licensure: Admission to the Kansas bar, or eligibility for immediate admission via reciprocity or the next scheduled bar examination.
• Experience: 0 to 3 years of legal practice.

CORE COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Diligence, Hard Work & Responsiveness: A strong driver to master complex files, thoroughly prepare for court, and dedicate the effort necessary to serve our public and private clients seamlessly. This includes the vital ability to turn around high-quality work product in a prompt, efficient fashion.
• Independence & Problem-Solving: The ability to analyze legal issues critically, navigate procedural hurdles, and find solutions independently before seeking partner validation.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional oral advocacy and written communication skills, with the ability to speak confidently before public boards, interact professionally with court staff, and connect authentically with the Garden City community.
• Flexibility & Reliability: The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and the adaptability to switch gears seamlessly between advisory work and courtroom advocacy, backed by the steadfast reliability that partners and clients can depend on.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & CAREER ADVANCEMENT

We believe in rewarding the hard work and dedication of our attorneys with a comprehensive compensation package designed to support their long-term personal and professional well-being.

• Financial & Advancement: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, a structured bonus schedule, profit sharing, and a direct, transparent track to partnership.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Relocation Assistance: The firm will provide relocation expense reimbursement for the successful candidate to ensure a seamless transition to the Garden City community.
• Additional Perks: A variety of other fringe benefits and professional development support.