Litigation Attorney (Associate)

Beacon Hill; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill, a Kansas City litigation boutique, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its growing commercial litigation practice. You will handle matters from inception through resolution, gain direct client interaction, courtroom and trial experience, and work closely with seasoned trial lawyers on sophisticated cases.

Requirements include a J.D. from an accredited law school, an active Missouri license or ability to obtain admission promptly, and 3+ years of commercial litigation experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Missouri license or ability to obtain admission promptly.
• 3+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting dispositive motions and managing discovery.
• Deposition experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation in state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Analyze legal issues and develop case strategy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses.
• Prepare witnesses and assist with trial presentation.
• Negotiate settlements and evaluate case exposure.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys across a variety of litigation matters.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to clients.

Skills

Legal research

Deposition experience

Motions & briefs

Strong writing & advocacy

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A highly regarded Kansas City Litigation Boutique is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their growing commercial litigation practice. The opportunity offers meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, courtroom and trial experience, and the chance to work closely with experienced trial lawyers on sophisticated matters from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation in state and federal courts
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Analyze legal issues and develop case strategy
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses
• Prepare witnesses and assist with trial presentation
• Negotiate settlements and evaluate case exposure
• Work collaboratively with attorneys across a variety of litigation matters
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to clients

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Missouri license or ability to obtain admission promptly
• 3+ years of commercial litigation experience
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Experience drafting dispositive motions and managing discovery
• Deposition experience preferred
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong academic credentials

What You Can Expect

• Sophisticated litigation matters
• Significant responsibility and client exposure
• Direct access to experienced trial attorneys
• Lean staffing model with hands-on experience
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future