Employment Discrimination Associate: Discovery to Trial

Lunceford Law Firm; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lunceford Law Firm is seeking an associate attorney to handle employment discrimination matters from discovery through critical pretrial stages. The role involves reviewing documents, drafting discovery requests, and preparing for depositions in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent writing, organization, and communication, with a willingness to work diligently to meet deadlines and help develop trial-ready competence in both office and courtroom settings.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with strong academic record.
• Exceptional writing and legal research abilities with persuasive writing.
• Excellent organization and time-management to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review documents and discovery materials for employment discrimination cases.
• Draft interrogatories and requests for production.
• Prepare golden rule letters and file motions to compel as needed.
• Take and prepare for depositions; coordinate witnesses.
• Monitor and respond to summary judgment motions with timely briefs.
• Maintain accurate billing and deadline tracking; plan case work efficiently.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Highly organized

Effective communicator

Willing to stay late

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Lunceford Law Firm is seeking an associate attorney to handle employment discrimination matters from discovery through critical pretrial stages. The role involves reviewing documents, drafting discovery requests, and preparing for depositions in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent writing, organization, and communication, with a willingness to work diligently to meet deadlines and help develop trial-ready competence in both office and courtroom settings.