Associate Attorney - Tort Litigation

MCANANY VAN CLEAVE & PHILLIPS PA•Kansas City, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips, P.A. (MVP Law) is looking for an Associate Attorney to join our Kansas City, Kansas office to practice primarily in Tort defense and help us meet the needs of our growing practice. With a physical office space in Kansas City, and the technology and tools to maintain a remote practice, this position offers attorneys the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. We are looking for curious, intelligent, and creative attorneys to join our firm and be part of our fast-paced and rewarding environment as we continue to redefine the law firm experience and forge our own path to the meet the needs of our clients and employees, as we have been doing since 1901. With a strong focus on our beliefs – RESPECT EVERYONE, REAL RELATIONSHIPS, and REPUTATION - we build trust and confidence and challenge the status quo through knowledge, innovation, and attentiveness. MVP continues to prove this through competitive salaries, and generous and impactful benefit plan offerings for full-time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life and AD&D, HSA plan, and day one 401(k) eligibility. This is all in addition to a generous 401(k) employer match, Profit-Sharing Plan, employer paid HSA contributions, telemedicine, Group Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, and a Mental Health Support program. If you feel you would be a great fit and are interested in learning more about our team, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

Minimum 2-5 years of relevant experience
Licensed and in good standing in Kansas
Understanding of current court-related procedures
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Collaborative and committed to working as part of a team

Responsibilities

Manage a tort defense caseload with independence
Successfully try cases, conduct depositions and mediations
Effectively establish, build, and maintain relationships with all assigned clients
Participate in marketing and business development opportunities within the firm
Engage in a collaborative team atmosphere
Utilize available technology to manage clients effectively and efficiently within a paperless work environment