Litigation Attorney – Contract/1099

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an attorney licensed to practice in Kansas or Missouri to support a plaintiff‑side commercial litigation practice. The role requires strong writing and research skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients and other attorneys.

You will draft legal filings and memoranda, respond to written discovery, review documents, and assist with managing active litigation on contingent-fee and hourly bases, with in‑person work near downtown Kansas City.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice in Kansas or Missouri
• At least 3 years of experience in litigation
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills
• Ability to interact confidently and professionally with clients and other attorneys
• Located within easy driving distance of downtown Kansas City, Missouri
• Some in-office work may be required

Responsibilities

• Draft legal filings
• Draft legal memoranda
• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Interact with and gather information from clients and potential clients
• Review documents
• Support the firm's active commercial litigation caseload as needed
• Handle matters primarily on the plaintiff's side, on contingent-fee and hourly bases

Skills

Strong writing skills

Strong research skills

Strong communication skills

Client interaction

Professional communication

Job description

• Draft legal filings
• Draft legal memoranda
• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Interact with and gather information from clients and potential clients
• Review documents
• Support the firm's active commercial litigation caseload as needed
• Handle matters primarily on the plaintiff's side, on contingent-fee and hourly bases

Requirements

• Must be licensed to practice in either Kansas or Missouri
• At least 3 years of experience in litigation
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills
• Ability to interact confidently and professionally with clients and other attorneys
• Located within easy driving distance of downtown Kansas City, Missouri
• Some in-office work may be required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in drafting legal documents, including filings and memoranda, while effectively managing client interactions and supporting litigation efforts. Proficient in legal research and communication, with a strong focus on plaintiff-side litigation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed To Practice In Kansas Or Missouri
• 3 Years Of Experience In Litigation
• Strong Writing Skills
• Strong Research Skills
• Strong Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Drafting Legal Filings
• Drafting Legal Memoranda
• Responding To Written Discovery
• Document Review
• Litigation Support

Soft Skills

• Client Interaction
• Professional Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed Attorney

Industry Keywords

• Commercial Litigation
• Plaintiff's Side
• Contingent-Fee
• Hourly Basis