Commercial Litigation Associate

Husch Blackwell LLP; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 220,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP in Kansas City, MO seeks an experienced associate for our complex commercial litigation group. The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of experience spanning factual investigations, discovery, pleadings, depositions, and motion practice, with exposure to state and federal courts.

Active Delaware or Illinois bar admission is required or candidates must commit to obtaining one promptly. Second-chair trial/arbitration experience is preferred, and we value diverse backgrounds and

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in complex commercial litigation.
• Experience in state and federal court preferred.
• Delaware or Illinois bar license active or commit to obtaining soon.
• Second-chair experience at trial/arbitration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct factual investigations and discovery.
• Prepare pleadings and take depositions.
• Argue motions and participate in mediation.
• Communicate with clients and manage multiple matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Bar admission (DE/IL)

Second-chair experience

Client communication

Job description

The ideal candidate will have three to six years of experience with all phases of complex commercial litigation including, but not limited to, conducting factual investigations and discovery, preparing pleadings, taking depositions, arguing motions, participating in mediation, and communicating with clients. Experience in both state and federal court is preferred, and experience in administrative matters and arbitrations is beneficial. Second-chair experience at trial or arbitration is preferred but not required. This candidate must be licensed in Delaware or Illinois.

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, a commitment to the community, superior interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure. The candidate should demonstrate exceptional judgment, the ability to effectively handle multiple projects, and the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action. Candidates should have an active Delaware or Illinois bar license or commit to obtaining one as soon as possible. We look for proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experience for a diverse candidate pool.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recr uiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and much more.

Pursuant to applicable state laws, the compensation range for this position in California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington, D.C. is $220,000 to $265,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salaries in all other markets will vary depending on market data.

EOE