JOB SUMMARY
Kutak Rock LLP seeks an Associate Attorney for its litigation practice in its Kansas City office. This dynamic role is ideal for the candidate with two to three years of civil litigation experience who is interested in continuing to develop their knowledge and skills in insurance coverage analysis and litigation while working closely with partners, associates, and clients in a busy national litigation practice.
Kutak Rock, a U.S. News and World Report rated "Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms", provides associates the opportunity to grow their legal career as they matriculate toward partnership opportunities in a collegial and collaborative environment.
QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities
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Ability to and willingness to learn to handle all aspects of complex civil litigation matters, including client communications, motions, discovery responses, court appearances, mediations, and negotiating settlements
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Some experience in taking and defending depositions, as well as drafting dispositive motions
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Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and drive to help shape and expand a growing practice
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Ability and willingness to manage and respond to rapid deadlines and immediate client needs
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Ability and confidence to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
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Ability to be mentored and taught remotely by attorneys in other offices
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Commitment to interacting directly with and achieving the goals of firm clients
QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience
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Currently admitted to practice in Missouri or Kansas or be willing to be admitted in both states within the first year of employment. Active bar license(s) must be and remain in good standing
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Minimum of 2 years of experience in civil litigation matters, with experience in insurance or commercial litigation matters preferred
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Preference will be given to those with strong academic credentials, a judicial clerkship, law review experience, and/or a demonstrated ability to play a substantive, supportive role in all aspects of complex litigation
Position Information
Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $135,000-$155,000 base salary per year, commensurate with education and experience
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with supervising attorney approval
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. Flexible paid vacation leave. 1 hours of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Technology Allowance. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.
Additional Information
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.
About the Firm
Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 21 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.
We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement and loyalty of our people.