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General/Commercial Litigation Associate

$205k - $230k

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Job Description

Job Description

Salary range: $205K - $230K

Location: Kansas City, MO


About this role

What we're looking for:

We are looking for a General/Commercial Litigation Associate with 4+ years of experience to join a lean, collaborative team in Armstrong Teasdale's Kansas City office. This is an exciting opportunity for a trial-oriented attorney who wants early client exposure, hands-on courtroom experience, and a clear path to partnership at a top-200 U.S. law firm.

What will you be doing?

  • Handling all phases of commercial litigation matters from inception to conclusion, including insurance defense, business disputes, and some employment/labor work
  • Taking and defending depositions, participating in mediations, and gaining significant courtroom experience
  • Working closely with clients as a matter expert on leanly-staffed teams (typically a partner and one or two associates)
  • Drafting motions, managing discovery (traditional and electronic), and preparing for hearings and trial
  • Some travel as needed depending on case requirements

Key Requirements

  • 4+ years of general commercial litigation experience at a law firm
  • Demonstrated experience taking and defending depositions and participating in mediations
  • Licensed to practice law and in good standing in Missouri
  • Ability to drive matters independently from inception to conclusion
  • Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills with courtroom experience (state and/or federal)

Role responsibilities

• Handles high-level and strategic aspects of multiple legal matters

• Communicates with attorneys and clients

• Works independently and productively

• Produces quality legal work and bills required hours

• Manages business and assists in business generation

• Complies with ethical standards of the legal profession

Vacancy posted a month ago
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