Associate Attorney (CO)

Pappas, Hayden, Westberg & Jackson; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Overland Park is seeking an Associate Attorney licensed in Colorado to join their litigation team. The position offers remote flexibility and requires candidates to hold either Kansas or Missouri licenses. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents and representing clients in court. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Medical benefits

401k

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

CLE fees

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Colorado.
• Preferred Kansas and/or Missouri licenses.
• Candidates can be those awaiting the July Bar Exam.

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence, pleadings, and settlement agreements.
• Make weekly court appearances as necessary.
• Communicate professionally with clients and attorneys.

Skills

Communication

Independent judgment

Drafting legal documents

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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Name of Organization: Pappas Hayden Westberg & Jackson PC

Firm Address: 7500 West 110th Street, Suite 110, Overland Park, KS 66210

Title of the Position: Associate Attorney (Remote)

Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Needed

This is a remote position with occasional trips to our Overland Park, KS office for training, meetings, etc. Candidates must live in Colorado.

Pappas Hayden Westberg & Jackson PC, a creditor’s rights and civil litigation law firm based in Overland Park, KS, is seeking an attorney licensed and residing in Colorado (also holding KS and/or MO license is preferred, but not required). Candidates seeking admission in Colorado via the July Bar Exam may also be considered.

The position requires minimum office hours of 8:00am to 5:30pm for Full Time. Salary is commensurate with experience. Employees eligible for firm benefits receive a package which includes medical, 401k, paid holidays, paid time off, mileage reimbursement, bar membership, and CLE fees.

Among the job roles expected of this position include:

• Ability to draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests, and responses, settlement agreements, and other legal documents as necessary
• Ability to work in a fast paced, highvolume role (including keeping up with emails and voicemail)
• Ability to work closely with support staff and other attorneys to maximize efficiency
• Ability to communicate with clients, opposing attorneys and pro se litigants in a professional and respectful manner
• Ability to exercise independent judgment related to case progress and resolution
• Ability to make weekly court appearances (including traveling) for dockets, motion hearings and trial
• Performing all other duties and projects assigned by partners
  
  

All inquiries for this position will be kept strictly confidential. Applicants for this position should direct inquiries to the HR Manager.

Interested candidates should provide the following documents with the initial communication:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Law School Transcript
• Writing Sample
• Prior to receiving an offer of employment, candidates will be required to submit to an EVerify employment screen, preemployment drugscreening, and credit and criminal background checks.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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