Litigation Aviation Attorney

Undisclosed; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off, 401k, Parking

Paid CLE coursework and bar renewal

Job summary

Cooling & Herbers, P.C. is expanding its aviation law practice in Kansas City and seeks an entry- to mid-level litigation attorney to join the team.

The ideal candidate has up to 5 years of experience, strong writing and communication skills, and is licensed in Kansas and/or Missouri. Aviation/pilot experience is a plus but not required; competitive salary and fully paid benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Kansas and/or Missouri.
• Up to 5 years of litigation experience.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Aviation or pilot experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Defend airlines, insurers and manufacturers in aviation-related accident and product liability cases.
• Assist pilots with regulatory compliance matters.
• Collaborate with litigation team to develop and execute case strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed in 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer