Associate Attorney, Kansas

Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Associates; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401K Benefits with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A consumer protection law firm is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to manage a diverse caseload in Kansas. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of relevant legal experience, exceptional communication skills, and be admitted to practice in Kansas. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents and conducting research. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Currently admitted to practice law in Kansas.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with senior management and staff at all levels.
• Proficiency in legal research; LexisNexis a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and supervise diverse caseload in Kansas.
• Communicate with clients about their matters.
• Draft pleadings and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research in consumer law.
• Conduct legal research related to contract law and consumer law.
• May be required to travel for in-court appearances.

Skills

Superior organizational skills

Time-management skills

Exceptional written communication

Oral communication skills

Legal research skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Licensed in Kansas

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

We are a consumer protection law firm located in the Financial District of New York City, providing representation to consumers who have been harassed or otherwise deceived by creditors and debt collectors. With our growing firm, we offer you the opportunity to develop your career in a practice that is rich in variety and challenges. If you desire to work with other talented people who share a passion for professionalism and growth, then a career with us may be a perfect fit for you!

Associate Attorney

We are looking for a full-time Associate Attorney to join our firm's practice in Kansas. The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload. 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.).

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm’s clients in Kansas
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims.
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law.
• While this role is based from home, you may be required to travel for in court appearances.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in Kansas (multiple-state admission is a big PLUS)
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
• Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization
• Strong legal research skills – proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus

Benefits

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
• Training & Guidance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Benefits with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• An incredible team of smart and supportive people!