Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation Defense

Job overview

The Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation Defense role is onsite in Kansas City, MO. Compensation is not specified. Litchfield Cavo LLP is an insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm serving clients across more than 35 states.

What you'll do

• Handle a substantial civil litigation caseload under partner direction
• draft pleadings, motions, orders, and legal memoranda
• conduct discovery and legal research
• prepare for and take depositions
• review client documents and prepare case evaluations and status reports
• and assist with mediations and court appearances.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

civil litigation

litigation defense

kansas city mo

litchfield cavo llp

insurance defense

legal research

depositions

motions

mediations

missouri bar admission

kansas bar admission

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation plan
• benefits package
• professional development
• experienced support staff
• current technology
• ongoing training.

Why this role

Requires at least two years of civil litigation defense experience and admission to practice in Missouri and Kansas state and federal courts; insurance defense, coverage, and construction litigation experience are noted as pluses.

About the employer

Litchfield Cavo LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.