Associate Attorney - Municipal Law

BCG Attorney Search; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Group Life

Professional liability insurance

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan with company match

Student loan repayment program

Flexible schedule and paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Associate Attorney in Missouri to join a municipal law-focused practice. The candidate will support senior attorneys, draft legal documents, and conduct research while advising on complex issues. Evening attendance at government meetings is expected as part of this role.

Qualified candidates will hold a Juris Doctorate, possess Missouri licensure (Kansas licensure a plus), and demonstrate strong communication and travel willingness for local matters.

Qualifications

• Understanding of state and local government law, land use law, and administrative law.
• Familiarity with Robert's Rules of Order and Missouri Sunshine Law.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply statutes, codes, and regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Attorneys with municipal law matters.
• Draft legal documents and conduct legal research.
• Provide legal advice on complex issues.
• Attend government meetings, often in the evenings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Self-motivated

Analytical reasoning

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join their team in Lee's Summit, Missouri. The firm specializes in municipal law, providing legal representation to over 100 cities and villages in Missouri. They are looking for a candidate with a strong interest in municipal law to support their growing practice.

Duties

• Assist Senior Attorneys with municipal law matters.
• Draft legal documents and conduct legal research.
• Provide legal advice on complex issues.
• Attend government meetings, often in the evenings.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of state and local government law, land use law, and administrative law.
• Familiarity with Robert's Rules of Order and Missouri Sunshine Law.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply statutes, codes, and regulations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships.
• Willingness to travel locally.

Education

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited university.

Certifications

• Current license in Missouri required; Kansas license is a plus.

Skills

• Litigation experience.
• Self-motivated and situationally aware.
• Ability to analyze legal questions confidently.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Group Life Insurance.
• Lawyers' Professional Liability Insurance.
• Professional development assistance.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Student Loan repayment program.
• Flexible schedule and paid time off.
• Mileage reimbursement provided.