Associate Attorney Litigation

BCG Attorney Search; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Plan and Health Savings Account

Paid holidays, vacation leave, and sick leave

Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits

Discretionary bonuses and Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is hiring an Associate Attorney for its Kansas City litigation practice. Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of civil litigation experience and will work closely with partners, associates, and clients.

The role includes handling complex civil litigation matters, court appearances, and achieving client goals. A Juris Doctor degree is required and admission to practice in Missouri or Kansas is preferred. This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Missouri or Kansas, or willing to be admitted in both states within the first year.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in civil litigation matters; experience in insurance or commercial litigation preferred.
• Strong academic credentials, judicial clerkship, or law review experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of complex civil litigation matters, including client communications, motions, and discovery responses.
• Participate in court appearances, mediations, and negotiating settlements.
• Take and defend depositions, and draft dispositive motions.
• Manage and respond to rapid deadlines and immediate client needs.
• Work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Interact directly with and achieve the goals of firm clients.

Skills

Strong work ethic and self-motivation

Confidence to work independently and collaboratively

Ability to be mentored and taught remotely

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney for its litigation practice in Kansas City. This role is ideal for candidates with two to three years of civil litigation experience who wish to develop their skills in insurance coverage analysis and litigation. The position involves working closely with partners, associates, and clients in a busy national litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of complex civil litigation matters, including client communications, motions, and discovery responses.
• Participate in court appearances, mediations, and negotiating settlements.
• Take and defend depositions, and draft dispositive motions.
• Manage and respond to rapid deadlines and immediate client needs.
• Work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Interact directly with and achieve the goals of firm clients.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in Missouri or Kansas, or willing to be admitted in both states within the first year.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in civil litigation matters; experience in insurance or commercial litigation preferred.
• Strong academic credentials, judicial clerkship, or law review experience preferred.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar license(s) in good standing.

Skills

• Strong work ethic and self-motivation.
• Ability to be mentored and taught remotely.
• Confidence to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plan and Health Savings Account.
• Fertility coverage assistance and adoption/surrogacy financial assistance.
• Paid holidays, vacation leave, and sick leave.
• Paid parental leave, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.
• Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits.
• Discretionary bonuses and Employee Assistance Program.
• Back-Up Care and Domestic Partner Benefits.
• Commuting Benefits and Technology Allowance.