Litigation Aviation Attorney

Vance Airscoop; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Paid time off

401k

Job summary

Cooling & Herbers, P.C. is expanding its Kansas City aviation litigation team by adding an entry- to mid-level attorney. The role involves defending airlines, insurers and manufacturers in aviation-related cases and helping clients with regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has up to 5 years of experience, a strong academic record, and solid writing and communications skills. Kansas or Missouri bar admission is required; pilot experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience or less will be considered for entry- to mid-level candidates.
• Strong academic record required.
• Pilot/aviation experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Defend airlines, insurers and manufacturers in aviation-related cases.
• Assist pilots with regulatory compliance matters.
• Contribute to both litigation and regulatory work within aviation law.

Skills

Litigation

Writing

Communications

Education

JD/Bar admission (KS or MO)

Job description

Litigation Aviation Attorney

Cooling & Herbers, P.C., is expanding and seeking an entry- to mid-level litigation attorney to join its Kansas City-based aviation law firm. We are looking for motivated and driven litigation attorneys with an interest in building a career in aviation law.

As an internationally recognized aviation law firm, Cooling & Herbers, P.C. provides legal services in both litigation and corporate matters. Join our litigation team to defend airlines, insurers and manufacturers in aviation-related accident and product liability cases and assist pilots with regulatory compliance matters. Our firm offers both a collaborative and independent work environment.

The ideal candidate will have up to 5 years’ experience, with a strong academic record. Preferred candidates will have a background in litigation, writing and communications skills. Pilot/aviation experience is desired but not required. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Kansas and/or Missouri.

Fully paid benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance; life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid time off, 401k, and covered and secure parking. Paid CLE coursework and bar renewal included. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

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