Attorney - Litigation (1099)
About The Position
A well-established boutique law firm with an active commercial litigation practice in downtown Kansas City is seeking a contract attorney to support its caseload as needed. The firm is a small office with experienced attorneys and staff and represents entrepreneurs and small and mid-sized businesses, primarily on the plaintiff’s side, on both contingent-fee and hourly matters. This remote, part-time position is expected to involve 10–20 hours per week with no set schedule. Some in-office work may be required, so the attorney must live within an easy driving distance of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The role requires strong writing, research, and communication skills, as well as the ability to interact confidently and professionally with clients and other attorneys. The attorney must be licensed to practice in Kansas or Missouri.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in Kansas or Missouri.
- At least 3 years of litigation experience.
- Strong writing, research, and communication skills.
- Ability to interact confidently and professionally with clients and other attorneys.
- Must live within an easy driving distance of downtown Kansas City, Missouri, as some in-office work may be required.
Nice To Haves
- More litigation experience is preferred; the ideal candidate has decided to step away from full-time legal work.
Responsibilities
- Draft legal filings.
- Draft legal memoranda.
- Draft and respond to written discovery.
- Interact with clients and potential clients and gather information from them.
- Review documents.
Benefits
- Flexible work around personal responsibilities, with trust to complete assigned work.
- Opportunity to be part of a collaborative team and be treated as a valuable team member despite contract attorney status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
