Senior Litigation Defense Attorney
Wilson Elser - Attorneys•Kansas City, KS
•Hybrid
About The Position
Wilson Elser is seeking a motivated Senior Litigation Defense Attorney for its Kansas City Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and is ideal for a professional looking for a long-term fit with opportunities for growth, value, and empowerment within a leading defense litigation law firm.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school
- Must be admitted to practice in Kansas
- 8+ years of litigation experience
- Experience with motion practice, oral argument and conducting and defending depositions
- Excellent organizational skills
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Ability to integrate into a fast-team-oriented environment
Nice To Haves
- Missouri bar admission is a plus
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: transportation, products liability, and general liability
- Legal project management experience is helpful
Responsibilities
- Independently manage a litigation caseload, providing litigation support from inception to trial
- Represent clients in a wide range of general liability and contractual claims
- Collaborate and work closely with colleagues, attorneys and partners on legal projects
- Regularly handle state and federal court appearances and depositions
- Draft detailed legal opinions, analysis of issues and draft client status reports
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits package
- 401k match
- Generous PTO plan
- Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
