Senior Associate Attorney – Commercial Litigation

We are a growing law firm with an abundance of litigation work. We recently merged to become KraftNeeld and are looking to add at least two new attorneys to our staff.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate Attorney to join our litigation team. This is a client-facing role handling complex commercial disputes in real estate, construction, and banking litigation. You will take ownership of cases, lead trial strategy, and deliver exceptional results for clients who trust us to protect and defend their businesses.

This is not a training role. We are looking for a litigator who can step into first-chair responsibilities and drive matters forward with confidence and independence.

What You’ll Do

• Manage cases from intake through resolution, including trial.
• Act as first-chair in jury and bench trials.
• Direct and mentor junior attorneys and support staff.
• Develop strategies for complex litigation matters and communicate them clearly to clients.
• Represent clients in real estate, construction, and banking disputes.
• Build and grow your own book of clients with firm support.

Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• Licensed in Missouri and Kansas.
• Minimum 7 years of litigation experience.
• First-chair trial experience (jury or bench).
• Proven ability to manage significant case loads and deadlines.
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to thrive in a team-oriented office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in real estate, construction, and banking litigation.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the motivation to drive business growth.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $130k–$160k+ includes bonuses directly tied to performance
• Clear path to grow your earnings if you’re self-motivated.
• Supportive, collaborative office culture.
• Flexibility for ad-hoc remote work.

Job Type: Full-time

Projected Total Compensation: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person