Associate Attorney

Lunceford Law Firm; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lunceford Law Firm is seeking an associate attorney to handle employment discrimination matters from discovery through critical pretrial stages. The role involves reviewing documents, drafting discovery requests, and preparing for depositions in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent writing, organization, and communication, with a willingness to work diligently to meet deadlines and help develop trial-ready competence in both office and courtroom settings.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with strong academic record.
• Exceptional writing and legal research abilities with persuasive writing.
• Excellent organization and time-management to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review documents and discovery materials for employment discrimination cases.
• Draft interrogatories and requests for production.
• Prepare golden rule letters and file motions to compel as needed.
• Take and prepare for depositions; coordinate witnesses.
• Monitor and respond to summary judgment motions with timely briefs.
• Maintain accurate billing and deadline tracking; plan case work efficiently.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Highly organized

Effective communicator

Willing to stay late

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Associate Attorney - Employment Discrimination (Discovery to Trial Preparation)**
Lunceford Law Firm, led by David Lunceford (40+ jury trials in 25 years), seeks an associate attorney to help build employment discrimination cases from discovery through critical pretrial stages. Responsibilities include reviewing documents; drafting interrogatories and requests for production; preparing golden rule letters; filing motions to compel; taking and preparing for depositions; calling and coordinating witnesses; and responding to summary judgment motions. The associate will track billing time accurately, manage deadlines, and plan case work efficiently. Strong writing skills are essential, including the ability to write clearly and persuasively. The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicates effectively, arrives early to meetings, and is willing to stay late as needed to ensure deadlines are met. This role is designed to develop trial-ready competence - comfortable and effective in both the office and the courtroom.