Associate Attorney, Kansas

Associate Attorney, Kansas Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Associates - 3.3 Kansas Job Details Full-time $90,000 a year Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Law office Bar Full Job Description Description We are a consumer protection law firm located in the Financial District of New York City, providing representation to consumers who have been harassed or otherwise deceived by creditors and debt collectors. With our growing firm, we offer you the opportunity to develop your career in a practice that is rich in variety and challenges. If you desire to work with other talented people who share a passion for professionalism and growth, then a career with us may be a perfect fit for you! Associate Attorney We are looking for a full-time Associate Attorney to join our firm's practice in Kansas . The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload. This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. Because our firm's headquarters are in New York, this position entails communicating with our main office exclusively via telephone and electronic means (e-mail, Microsoft Teams, etc.). Candidates should be currently located in Kansas to be considered for this role. Key Responsibilities Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm's clients in Kansas Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters. Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc. Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims. Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law. While this role is based from home, you may be required to travel for in court appearances. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Must be currently admitted to practice law in Kansas (multiple-state admission is a big PLUS) Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines Exceptional written and oral communication skills Highest ethical standards and professional integrity Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization Strong legal research skills - proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus Benefits Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience Training & Guidance Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits 401K Benefits with Employer Match Paid Time Off (PTO) An incredible team of smart and supportive people! About Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Associates The Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Associates, PLLC is a consumer-advocacy law firm based in New York City. Our practice is dedicated to providing first-rate legal representation to clients who face various challenges from their creditors. Our law firm employs creative legal strategies and theories that are at the cutting edge of consumer law, giving our clients an advantage when dealing with large, and often aggressive, creditors. With our clients, we confront their legal challenges together, unravel the seemingly complex issues of consumer law, and ultimately improve the quality of their lives once again.