Litigation Associate

Fox Rothschild LLP; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Equal Opportunity Employer

Resumo da oferta

Fox Rothschild LLP is seeking a Litigation Associate in the Kansas City, MO office with three to five years of general commercial litigation experience. The role offers substantial responsibility, meaningful client interaction, and the chance to work on sophisticated matters in a collaborative environment.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate and licensure to practice in Missouri and Kansas. Large firm experience is strongly preferred, with an at-will employment framework.

Qualificações

• Juris Doctorate (JD) required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Missouri and Kansas.
• Experience in general commercial litigation across contracts, workplace policy, IP disputes, real estate, insurance, construction, and more.

Responsabilidades

• Handle general commercial litigation matters with meaningful client interaction.
• Take and defend depositions, including expert depositions.
• Draft and argue motions and participate in case strategy and development.
• Trial experience is a plus but not required; large law firm experience preferred.

Conhecimentos

Litigation experience

Legal research writing

Client service

Depositions

Formação académica

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Licensed to practice law in Missouri

Licensed to practice law in Kansas

Descrição da oferta de emprego

With bold growth in recent years, Fox Rothschild brings together over 1,000 attorneys nationally. We offer the reach and resources of a full-service law firm combined with the personal touch and connections of a boutique firm. We are invested in ensuring our associates receive enriching experiences and collaborative mentorship, along with skills and business development opportunities that will propel them forward in their career development.

Description

Fox Rothschild has an opening in the Kansas City, MO office for a Litigation Associate with three to five years of general commercial litigation experience. This position offers meaningful client interaction, substantial responsibility, and the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. We are looking for someone who brings hands-on litigation experience and a genuine passion for client service. We are not currently accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri and the State of Kansas.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills required.
• Experience in general commercial litigation, including contracts, workplace policy and litigation, intellectual property disputes, commercial disputes, construction matters, real estate, insurance matters, food manufacturing, aviation, and surety.
• Experience with demand letters, discovery, case development, and real-time case strategy.
• Experience taking and defending depositions, including expert depositions.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions.
• Trial experience a plus but not required.
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Fox Rothschild LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, breastfeeding, lactation, disability, or veteran status, among other factors, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Applicants who need any assistance applying for a position are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department, [e-mail] .