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Kutak Rock LLP

<div><div><b>JOB SUMMARY</b></div><div>
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.<br>
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</div><div></div><div>Kutak Rock, a U.S. News and World Report rated &quot;Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms&quot;, provides associates the opportunity to grow their legal career as they matriculate toward partnership opportunities in a collegial and collaborative environment.</div><div>
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QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities</b></div><ul><li>
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</li><li>
Some experience in taking and defending depositions, as well as drafting dispositive motions</li><li>
Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and drive to help shape and expand a growing practice</li><li>
Ability and willingness to manage and respond to rapid deadlines and immediate client needs</li><li>
Ability and confidence to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment</li><li>
Ability to be mentored and taught remotely by attorneys in other offices</li><li>
Commitment to interacting directly with and achieving the goals of firm clients</li></ul><div><br>
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QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience</b></div><ul><li>
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</li><li>
Minimum of 2 years of experience in civil litigation matters, with experience in insurance or commercial litigation matters preferred</li><li>
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</li></ul><div><br>
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Position Information</b></div><div><b>
Status:</b> Exempt</div><div><b>
Salary Range:</b> $135,000-$155,000 base salary per year, commensurate with education and experience</div><div><b>
Work Arrangement</b>: Hybrid, with supervising attorney approval<br>
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</div><div></div><div><b>Benefits</b></div><div>
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death &amp; 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.</div><div><br>
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Additional Information</b></div><div>
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&rsquo;s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.</div><div><br>
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About the Firm</b></div><div>
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 &ldquo;allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,&rdquo; 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.</div><div><br>
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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.</div></div><div></div>

Associate, Litigation

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

<b>Overview:</b><br>
The Kansas City, MO office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its General Liability Practice.
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The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and at least one (1) to fifteen (15) years of experience in all phases of insurance defense litigation including case management, motion practice, and discovery, as well as handling hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. Admission to the Missouri Bar is required. Partnership opportunities will be considered for those with extensive relevant experience.
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Lewis Brisbois' General Liability Practice is comprised of over 600 attorneys nationwide who have successfully represented defendants in significant exposure cases in numerous general liability areas. The group has provided a defense for a myriad of property and personal injury claims, for both businesses and individuals who may be insured or self-insured. While the attorneys within the firm are equipped to handle a wide variety of matters, we excel in the litigation and trial of catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex litigation cases. The General Liability Practice partners and senior associates are seasoned and well-respected trial attorneys who have broad trial experience. Our attorneys have been cited by the National Law Journal for obtaining one of the "Top Ten Defense Verdicts of the Year," and have received other prominent recognition.
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Although we would prefer that you have some insurance defense experience, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.
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We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.
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<b>Qualifications:</b><br>
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General Liability Attorney

<b>Overview:</b><br>
The Kansas City, MO office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice.
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The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Missouri and have at least three (3) to fifteen (15) years of experience in employment law matters. Prior employment litigation experience is required (preferably on the management side), and employment counseling or in-house employment law experience is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are proactive and passionate about assuming a high-level role providing legal service within a sophisticated practice and who are seeking to assume a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law. This role requires extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies and opposing counsel.
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Lewis Brisbois' Labor & Employment Practice represents clients from coast to coast in all phases and types of employment litigation, counseling, and training. Our team of employment professionals is spread throughout our locations across the United States and provides clients with sound counsel in dozens of jurisdictions. Our size and geographic coverage allow us to provide our clients with consistent representation throughout the nation.
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Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Partnership opportunties will be considered for those with extensive relevant experience.
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We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.
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Labor & Employment Attorney

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

<div>Overview:
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Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is one of the nation&rsquo;s fastest growing law firms. We have immediate openings in our Environmental/Toxic Tort Litigation Practice Group in Kansas City. We are seeking multiple highly motivated attorneys with 2 to 6 years of experience but welcome all levels of experience to apply.</p><p></p><p><br>
Candidates must possess a strong analytical ability, have excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills, and a commitment to client service. Additionally, candidate must have a positive attitude, outstanding work ethic, as well as the ability to work productively in both independent and team environments.</p><p></p><p><br>
Job duties include performing legal research, drafting legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and client correspondence, attending court conferences, handling investigations and discovery, including depositions. This is a hit-the-ground-running opportunity where the candidate will receive immediate meaningful litigation experience.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Candidates must be licensed and admitted to practice in Missouri and Illinois.</b></p><p></p><p><br>
GRSM is a full-service Am Law 100 firm with robust national and local practices and is the first and only law firm with attorneys and offices in all 50 states! We have garnered national recognition for our demonstrated commitment to the recruitment, retention and advancement of qualified female and diverse attorneys. Our attorneys have access to professional development and mentorship to promote advancement in a collaborative and collegial environment. Opportunities include forward-facing client interactions and experience handling appearances at hearings, depositions, and trials. We offer great stability, have an industry-leading low overhead platform, and maintain no debt whatsoever.</p><p></p><p><br>
The firm offers competitive compensation and a full benefits package including eligibility for subjective and objective bonuses and student debt repayment assistance.</p><p></p><p><br>
For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.</p><p></p><p><br>
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is an equal opportunity employer.</p><p></p><p><i><br>
No recruiter emails or telephone calls.</i></p><p></p><p><i><br>
Disclaimer: Reposting positions from this website does not authorize search firms or other third parties to directly solicit candidates on the firm&rsquo;s behalf or represent a relationship with the firm. Agencies must sign GRSM&rsquo;s fee agreement. The firm&rsquo;s search agreements are specific to individuals and groups who will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Candidates submitted by a search firm without an executed search firm agreement will not be considered as an applicant. For consideration, please send a detailed blind profile of your candidate to: recruiting@grsm.com.</i></p></div>

Environmental/Toxic Tort Litigation Attorneys

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Associate Benefits Analyst

The Nelson Gallery Foundation

<div></div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Associate Visual Designer</b></h1>
<div>Status: Full Time</div>
<div>Salary Range: $40,685 - $45,793</div>
<p><b>The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | Kansas City, MO</b></p>
<p>The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is seeking a creative and detail-oriented <b>Associate Visual Designer</b> to join our Strategic Marketing Solutions team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career designer to contribute to impactful visual storytelling across exhibitions, programs, and institutional initiatives at one of the nation&rsquo;s leading art museums.</p>
<p>If you are passionate about design craft, eager to grow your creative skills, and excited to work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.</p>
<p></p><div>About the Role</div>
<p>The Associate Visual Designer supports the development and production of high-quality visual assets across print, digital, and environmental platforms. Working under the guidance of Senior Visual Designers and the design leadership team, this role executes design concepts, prepares production-ready files, and contributes to cohesive brand experiences across the Museum.</p>
<p>This position offers meaningful hands-on experience and the opportunity to grow within a dynamic creative team.</p>
<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What You&rsquo;ll Do</b></h2>
<ul><li><p>Execute design projects across digital, print, and environmental formats</p>
</li><li><p>Apply established brand standards to ensure visual consistency</p>
</li><li><p>Prepare production-ready files for print and digital distribution</p>
</li><li><p>Assist with mock-ups, layouts, and installation graphics</p>
</li><li><p>Support coordination with vendors and fabricators</p>
</li><li><p>Collaborate with Marketing, Curatorial, Education, and Development teams</p>
</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What You Bring</b></h2>
<ul><li><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or related field (or equivalent experience)</p>
</li><li><p>1&ndash;3 years of professional design experience or relevant internships</p>
</li><li><p>Strong portfolio demonstrating typography, layout, and visual communication skills</p>
</li><li><p>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite</p>
</li><li><p>Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills</p>
</li><li><p>Ability to manage multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment</p>
</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Why Join the Nelson-Atkins?</b></h2>
<div>We are a vibrant, free-admission museum with a world-class collection spanning 5,000 years of global creativity. We are committed to scholarship, accessibility, and diversity&mdash;and to creating a sense of belonging for all. Here, you&rsquo;ll join a team that believes art can inspire, challenge, and transform&mdash;and that every visitor should feel welcome to explore and be moved by what they see.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Compensation</b></div>
<div>Our compensation philosophy values both market competitiveness and internal fairness, ensuring that every employee&rsquo;s contribution is recognized and rewarded.</div><br>
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<div></div><div><b>Health &amp; Wellness</b></div>
<ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs)</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li>
<li>Onsite wellness center and fitness classes</li>
<li>Paid parental leave or family leave</li>
</ul><div><b>Work-Life Balance</b></div>
<ul><li>Generous paid time off and ten calendar holidays</li>
<li>35-hour work week for most positions (M-F)</li>
</ul><div><b>Professional Growth</b></div>
<ul><li>Paid professional development opportunities</li>
<li>Conference attendance or travel support</li>
<li>Free access to exhibitions and reciprocal admission to partner museums</li>
<li>Access to continuing learning with our Learning Management System</li>
</ul><div><b>Financial Security</b></div>
<ul><li>Employer retirement contributions</li>
<li>Life and disability insurance</li>
</ul><div><b>Culture &amp; Mission</b></div>
<ul><li>An inspiring, art-filled work environment where creativity and collaboration thrive</li>
<li>Opportunities to attend exclusive exhibition previews, lectures, and community events.</li>
</ul><p></p><div><b>Non-Discrimination</b></div>
<div>The Nelson-Atkins is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.</div>
<div></div><div><b><i>For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact the People &amp; Culture department.</i></b></div>
<div></div><div><b><i>The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art conducts pre-employment background checks as part of our selection process.
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<div></div><div>Salary information is a general guideline only. The Museum considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate&rsquo;s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.</div></div></div>

Associate Visual Designer

UMB Financial Corporation

<div><div>The Senior External Communications Manager will help lead UMB&rsquo;s external communications strategy and function to strengthen brand reputation, amplify thought leadership, and engage key stakeholders across media, industry, and external community channels. This role is responsible for developing and executing integrated external communications plans that align with business objectives and position UMB as a trusted financial services leader. This role partners closely with other corporate communication team members, marketing, regional leadership and others to deliver impactful, timely, and narrative-driven communication.</div><div></div><div>
How you will spend your time:</div><ul><li><div>
Develop, execute, and oversee strategic external communication plans to support the following areas&rsquo; priorities and goals: Institutional Banking, Consumer, Private Wealth Management and Employer Brand.</div></li><li><div>
Serve as a strategic communication advisor to internal stakeholders, including executives, across the organization</div></li><li><div>
Able to distill complex information and topics into actionable and audience-appropriate materials</div></li><li><div>
Monitor industry news and collaborate with internal and agency partners to proactively identify media opportunities and potential risks.</div></li><li><div>
Oversee and execute earned and owned media strategies</div></li><li><div>
Prep spokespeople for media interactions, including messaging development</div></li><li><div>
Provide media training to new spokespeople</div></li><li><div>
Build and maintain relationships with regional and national reporters</div></li><li><div>
Direct thought leadership, editorial, and targeted placement in local, regional and trade media</div></li><li><div>
Write compelling content across a variety of media and business subjects, including pitches, press releases, talking points, guest columns, blog posts, award nominations, video scripts, and more</div></li><li><div>
Fully manage and oversee the production of UMB&rsquo;s annual ESG and Corporate Citizenship report.</div></li><li><div>
Manage communication/PR agency and other vendors, freelancers, and consultants as needed</div></li><li><div>
Prioritize to remain focused on goals and strategic plan execution</div></li><li><div>
Able to solve complex problems under tight deadlines</div></li><li><div>
Plan and track complex projects while juggling competing priorities and adapting when needs change unexpectedly</div></li><li><div>
Serve as a crisis communication team member on an as-needed basis</div></li><li><div>
Analyze, measure and report on output to validate overall approach, assess value, capture ROI (when possible), etc.</div></li><li><div>
Other duties as assigned.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
We&rsquo;re excited to talk with you if you have:</div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communication, or Journalism</div></li><li><div>
10+ years of media relations and other related experience</div></li><li><div>
3+ years agency experience or experience managing a PR agency relationship</div></li><li><div>
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills</div></li><li><div>
Outstanding project management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and stay within project budgets</div></li><li><div>
Excellent media relations skills, with a proven track record of strategically and proactively securing placements</div></li><li><div>
Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick and sound decisions under tight timelines in important situations</div></li><li><div>
Ability to effectively interact with and strategically counsel and advise all levels of associates, including C-suite executives</div></li><li><div>
Ability to work with media and the larger community</div></li><li><div>
Ability to multitask, work quickly and efficiently</div></li><li><div>
Ability to manage unforeseen projects as they arise</div></li><li><div>
Strong technology and computer skills</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Compensation Range:</div>
$83,200.00 - $178,800.00<div></div><div><i>
The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB&rsquo;s standard for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. In addition, this range does not encompass the full earning potential for this role. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information</i></div><div></div><div>
UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.</div><div></div><div>
Are you ready to be part of something more?<br>
You're more than a means to an end&mdash;a way to help us meet the bottom line. UMB isn't comprised of workers, but of people who care about their work, one another, and their community. Expect more than the status quo. At UMB, you can expect more heart. You'll be valued for exactly who you are and encouraged to support causes you care about. Expect more trust. We want you to do the right thing, no matter what. And, expect more opportunities. UMBers are known for having multiple careers here and having their voices heard.</div><div></div><div><i>
UMB and its affiliates are committed to inclusion and diversity and provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to </i><div><i>talentacquisition@umb.com</i></div><i> to let us know the nature of your request.</i></div><div></div><div><i>
If you are a California resident, please visit our </i><div>Privacy Notice for California Job Candidates</div><i> to understand how we collect and use your personal information when you apply for employment with UMB.</i></div></div>

Senior External Communications Manager

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