Litigation Associate: Complex National Matters (Hybrid)

LPM Institute; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stinson LLP seeks an Associate Attorney with three to five years of litigation experience to join our Kansas City office. The role emphasizes pleadings, motions, briefing, e-discovery, and depositions, with opportunities in state and federal court proceedings.

A strong writer and advocate with solid academics is required; clerkship or court experience is a plus. We value strategic and analytical thinking, the ability to manage a challenging workload, and a commitment to client service.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of litigation experience, Missouri license or eligibility.
• Experience appearing in state and federal court on motions and pre-trial matters.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Proficiency with e-discovery and fact development.
• Strong writing, oral advocacy skills, and solid academics.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and trial work.
• Provide strategic and economic analysis for client matters.
• Manage workload across complex cases and investigations.
• Support client service and collaboration across teams.

Skills

Pleadings

Motions

Briefing

e-discovery

Depositions

Court appearances

Strategic thinking

Job description

Stinson LLP seeks an Associate Attorney with three to five years of litigation experience to join our Kansas City office. The role emphasizes pleadings, motions, briefing, e-discovery, and depositions, with opportunities in state and federal court proceedings.

A strong writer and advocate with solid academics is required; clerkship or court experience is a plus. We value strategic and analytical thinking, the ability to manage a challenging workload, and a commitment to client service.