Litigation Attorney (Associate)

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. A highly regarded Kansas City Litigation Boutique is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their growing commercial litigation practice. The opportunity offers meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, courtroom and trial experience, and the chance to work closely with experienced trial lawyers on sophisticated matters from inception through resolution. Responsibilities Manage all phases of litigation in state and federal courts Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents Analyze legal issues and develop case strategy Take and defend depositions Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses Prepare witnesses and assist with trial presentation Negotiate settlements and evaluate case exposure Work collaboratively with attorneys across a variety of litigation matters Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to clients Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school Active Missouri license or ability to obtain admission promptly 3+ years of commercial litigation experience Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills Experience drafting dispositive motions and managing discovery Deposition experience preferred Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong academic credentials What You Can Expect Sophisticated litigation matters Significant responsibility and client exposure Direct access to experienced trial attorneys Lean staffing model with hands-on experience Collaborative and team-oriented culture Competitive compensation and benefits package Clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement Further details regarding the firm, practice, compensation, bonuses, and long-term growth opportunities will be shared with qualified candidates. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting Benefits Medical Dental Vision Federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM) #J-18808-Ljbffr Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC