Senior General Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Kansas City, MO seeks a Senior Associate Attorney with 4-7 years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic record, excellent credentials, and a demonstrated ability to manage complex cases across state and federal courts.

Responsibilities include researching, drafting briefs, representing clients in court, coordinating with colleagues, and guiding case strategy from investigation through trial.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of litigation experience.
• Strong academic record and excellent credentials.

Responsibilities

• Study constitutional, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances to determine case ramifications.
• Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Confer with colleagues to establish and verify legal proceedings bases.
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies for case presentations.
• Advise clients on business transactions, claim liability, and legal rights.
• Examine legal data to assess lawsuit advisability.
• Gather evidence through client and witness interviews.
• Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals.
• Select jurors, argue motions, and question witnesses during trials.
• Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
• Present evidence in criminal or civil litigation.
• Perform administrative and management functions related to law practice.
• Prepare and draft legal documents.
• Examine public and legal records to write opinions or establish ownership.
• Act as agent, trustee, guardian, or executor for businesses or individuals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communications

Written communications

Legal research

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate Attorney with 4-7 years of litigation experience in Kansas City, MO. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic record and excellent credentials.

Duties

Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances to determine case ramifications.

Represent clients in court or before government agencies.

Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.

Confer with colleagues to establish and verify legal proceedings bases.

Evaluate findings and develop strategies for case presentations.

Advise clients on business transactions, claim liability, and legal rights.

Examine legal data to assess lawsuit advisability.

Gather evidence through client and witness interviews.

Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals.

Select jurors, argue motions, and question witnesses during trials.

Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.

Present evidence in criminal or civil litigation.

Perform administrative and management functions related to law practice.

Prepare and draft legal documents.

Examine public and legal records to write opinions or establish ownership.

Act as agent, trustee, guardian, or executor for businesses or individuals.

Requirements

4-7 years of litigation experience.

Strong academic record and excellent credentials.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Proficient in legal research and case management.

Ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Retirement savings plan.

Paid time off and holidays.

Founded in the 1990s, this litigation firm boasts of a cumulative legal experience of 125 years. The firm is committed to building and maintaining strong client relationships through unparalleled client service and a sincere interest in its clients' business affairs. Over the years, the firm has maintained its unwavering commitment to serve its clients' needs effectively and efficiently. The attorneys here have represented a variety of clients in state and federal trials and appellate court proceedings all over the country.