Associate Attorney

Professional Partners Group; Kansas City (KS); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney to join their Nebraska practice. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to handle a diverse caseload related to consumer protection, including both transactional and civil litigation matters. You will be responsible for drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and communicating with clients and opposing parties. The position provides competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment. If you are passionate about law and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401K Benefits with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Training & Guidance

Promotion & Growth opportunities

Team-building Events

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice law in Nebraska with strong legal research skills.
• Experience in drafting legal documents and managing a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and supervise a diversified caseload for clients in Nebraska.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda while communicating with clients.

Skills

Legal Document Drafting

Organizational Skills

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

Job Description

Work Location: Remote – MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON FOR COURT, PRIMARY RESIDENCE MUST BE IN NEBRASKA. Candidates must reside in Nebraska (Omaha / Lincoln / Bellevue / Grand Island).

We are looking for a full-time Associate Attorney to join our firm's practice in Nebraska. This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. Because our firm’s headquarters are in New York, this position entails communicating with our main office exclusively via telephone and electronic means (e-mail, Microsoft Teams, etc.).

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the firm’s clients in Nebraska.
2. Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters.
3. Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
4. Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims.
5. Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law.

Qualifications:

1. Experience drafting legal documents, such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload.
2. Must be currently admitted to practice law in Nebraska (multiple-state admission is a big PLUS)
3. Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
4. Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus

What We Offer:

1. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
2. Training & Guidance
3. Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
4. 401K Benefits with Employer Match
5. Paid Time Off (PTO)
6. Promotion & Growth opportunities
7. Team-building Events sponsored by the Firm
8. An incredible team of smart and supportive people!