Litigation Attorney

Litigation Attorney Ensz & Jester, P.C. Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Doctor of Law (JD) Bar Full Job Description Job Summary Ensz and Jester, P.C. is a well-established downtown Kansas City law firm seeking a Litigation Attorney to be an integral part of its litigation team, handling a wide range of responsibilities largely focused on public entity defense. The successful candidate will possess exceptional oral and written communication skills and demonstrate strong time management abilities. Immediate assignments upon hiring include factual investigation, legal research through Westlaw, drafting high-quality and compelling pleadings / motions / discovery documents, arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and assisting in trial preparation and presentation. In addition to litigation, the firm counsels businesses in formation, operations, transactions, employment law, and risk management. Candidates with interest and/or experience in such areas will have ample opportunity to diversity their focus. Responsibilities Handle a diverse caseload under the supervision of senior attorneys; Conduct thorough factual investigations of actual and potential claims; Perform comprehensive legal research and draft well-reasoned and well-articulated legal memorandums, motions, and briefs; Prepare high-quality pleadings, motions, and discovery materials—demonstrating an extreme attention to detail, a high quality of prose, and a meaningful contribution toward strategic goals; Take and defend depositions of witnesses and experts; Represent clients in court proceedings and argue effectively before judges; Assist in trial preparation, including witness preparation and evidence organization;- Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop effective litigation strategies; and Maintain accurate and organized case files and documentation. Requirements Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; Admission to Missouri Bar (additional Kansas Bar admission soon after hiring); 2+ years of experience practicing law following bar admission (prior civil litigation experience is a plus); Exceptional oral and written communication skills; Strong time management and organizational abilities; Proficiency in legal research and writing; Strategic and analytical thinking with attention to detail and the "big picture;" and Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team; and Willingness to travel—albeit infrequently. Interested Parties/How to Apply To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please detail the areas of law that interest you (even if not described in the position description), your availability to begin working, and your salary expectations. You may address your cover letter to Managing Shareholder Remington Smith and email all application materials to . Ensz & Jester, P.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person