Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Civil Litigation Associate Attorney role is primarily onsite in the Kansas City metro area, with flexibility as attorneys become established; the posting identifies the area as KS/MO. Pay is $125,000–$130,000 per year. The confidential employer is an established regional law firm that emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and client relationships. The attorney handles civil matters from initial evaluation through resolution, contributing to effective client representation while developing courtroom, deposition, mediation, and trial skills. The role includes case management, legal research and writing, discovery, and collaboration with experienced litigators.

What you'll do

• Handle civil litigation matters involving commercial disputes, insurance defense, healthcare negligence defense, products liability, and related areas
• manage discovery
• draft pleadings and motions
• conduct legal research
• develop litigation strategies
• participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
• build client and professional relationships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

civil litigation associate attorney

kansas city metro

primarily onsite

kansas bar license

missouri bar license

commercial disputes

insurance defense

healthcare negligence defense

$125k–$130k/year

orion placement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k)
• health insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plan.

Why this role

Requires 2+ years of civil litigation experience and active Kansas and Missouri Bar licenses. Commercial litigation, insurance defense, or healthcare negligence defense experience is especially welcome.

About the employer

Orion Placement is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.