FINANCIAL SERVICES LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: Kansas City, MO

Our client, a top AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a highly-qualified and motivated junior to mid-level Associate Attorney to join their Financial Services Litigation Practice Group in Kansas City. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled litigator to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment while handling sophisticated matters in the financial services sector.

Candidate Profile:

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Missouri Bar Admission.
• 3+ years of substantive litigation experience in commercial real estate, distressed loans, debt and security instruments, or creditor and lender liability.
• Extensive legal writing experience, including drafting briefs, complaints, pretrial motions, memoranda, and discovery requests.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills, with prior law firm or judicial clerkship experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in complex financial services litigation matters involving commercial real estate and loan-related disputes.
• Draft high-quality legal documents, including motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys to develop case strategy and execute high-stakes litigation.
• Engage in direct client interactions, offering guidance and solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

This role offers competitive compensation, commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid vacation. You will have the chance to work in a collegial setting with immediate client contact and significant opportunities for professional growth. The firm is dedicated to fostering a supportive and team-oriented culture where ambitious attorneys can excel and contribute to the expansion of the national practice.

Application Requirements:Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.