Litigation Attorney - Kansas City

Stinson LLP; Kansas City, Philadelphia (MO, Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated litigation attorney to join its Kansas City office. The ideal candidate will possess excellent writing and oral advocacy skills, along with a strong academic background. This role requires significant experience in handling complex legal matters, including e-discovery, depositions, and trial work. The successful candidate will thrive in a challenging workload environment, demonstrating strategic and analytical thinking. Join a firm committed to client service and diversity, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience at a national level.
• Active Missouri license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Handle pleadings, motions, and briefing on complex matters.
• Take and defend depositions in state and federal courts.

Skills

Litigation experience

E-discovery proficiency

Oral advocacy skills

Writing skills

Trial experience

Strategic thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Description

Stinson LLP is seeking a highly motivated litigation attorney to join its Kansas City, Missouri office.

Excellent writing, oral advocacy skills, and strong academic background are required. The successful candidate should have the following experience and skills:

1. Significant responsibility for pleadings, motions, and briefing on complex matters;
2. Proficiency in handling e-discovery and fact development;
3. Confidence to tackle complex fact, legal, and logistical issues with foresight;
4. Ability to be strategic and analytical in addressing client challenges, both legal and economic;
5. Experience in taking and defending depositions;
6. Experience appearing in state and federal courts on motions and pre-trial matters; and
7. Trial and/or arbitration experience.

The role requires a candidate with strong interpersonal skills, maturity, a willingness to learn, and a desire to manage a challenging workload across high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and trial work. We are committed to client service and seek candidates who share this commitment.

Qualified candidates will have at least five years of litigation experience and the ability to handle sophisticated litigation work at a national level. An active Missouri license or the ability to obtain one is required.

Please apply online at https://www.stinson.com/careers-current-opportunities. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, unofficial law school transcript, and a writing sample. For questions, contact the Attorney Recruiting Team at [e-mail]. The application deadline is 45 days from the posted date; late submissions may not be considered.

For more information about Stinson, visit www.stinson.com and the NALP Directory of Legal Employers at https://www.nalpdirectory.com.

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Criminal background checks are conducted on all new hires. Information collected through voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical purposes and to evaluate our EEO efforts. All information is confidential. Discrimination based on inquiries or disclosures about pay is prohibited.

Applicants with disabilities needing accommodations should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or via email at [e-mail].

By submitting an application, you certify that the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge. Providing false information may lead to termination. Employment is contingent upon providing proof of legal authorization to work in the U.S.

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