ONLY 1500 BILLABLE REQUIREMENT
PrimeTalent is partnering with a well-regarded Kansas City law firm to find a Litigation Associate to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build or grow a litigation career at a small firm with a steady flow of business, meaningful case responsibility, and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.
About the Firm
Our client is a seven-year-old, litigation-focused firm with a strong and growing book of business. Approximately 80% of the practice is litigation, split roughly 70/30 between plaintiff and defense work, with additional matters in creditors' rights and transactional work. The firm offers a collaborative, small-firm environment where attorneys get substantive experience early and work directly with firm leadership.
The firm's office is a beautiful, open-concept space in a vibrant Kansas City neighborhood, and it offers a flexible hybrid schedule.
The Role
The firm is open to candidates across a range of experience levels, from 1 to 7 years. Responsibilities and compensation will be tailored to each candidate's background.
Manage litigation matters across a variety of practice areas, from case intake through resolution
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
Take and defend depositions, and attend hearings and other court appearances
Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel
Support creditors' rights and transactional matters as needed
Qualifications
J.D. and active license to practice law in Missouri (Kansas licensure a plus)
1–7 years of litigation experience
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively with a small team
Experience in real estate or construction litigation is a plus, particularly for more senior candidates
For earlier-career attorneys, the firm is open to a range of litigation backgrounds and is committed to training the right candidate
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $90,000–$155,000, commensurate with experience
1,500 annual billable hour requirement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Three weeks of PTO plus 10 paid holidays
Cell phone stipend
Hybrid schedule: work from home up to two days per week, with a full home office setup provided