Associate Attorney: Build Your Own Practice & Grow

Klenda Austerman LLC; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Telephone coverage

Covered parking

Paid professional organization / dues

Mentorship with senior attorneys

Diverse caseload and client contact

Autonomy to develop your own clients

Job summary

Klenda Austerman LLC in Wichita, Kansas seeks an Associate Attorney to build a practice by developing skills across diverse areas of law. Early-career lawyers are welcome, with a focus on mentorship and practical, client-centered experience.

Responsibilities include working with clients, researching and formulating strategies, drafting pleadings, negotiating with opposing counsel, and participating in hearings. The firm supports ownership of client relationships and personal practice development.

Qualifications

• Willingness to develop expertise across diverse practice areas.
• Ability to work directly with clients and manage matters independently.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to understand goals and cases.
• Research and develop legal strategies for matters.
• Draft pleadings and agreements for review.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and participate in hearings.
• Take increasing responsibility as skills develop.

Skills

Research

Writing

Analytical skills

Client interaction

Ownership mindset

Judgment

Independence

Collaboration

Job description

Klenda Austerman LLC in Wichita, Kansas seeks an Associate Attorney to build a practice by developing skills across diverse areas of law. Early-career lawyers are welcome, with a focus on mentorship and practical, client-centered experience.

Responsibilities include working with clients, researching and formulating strategies, drafting pleadings, negotiating with opposing counsel, and participating in hearings. The firm supports ownership of client relationships and personal practice development.