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Associate Attorney, Insurance Defense Litigation

Onsite · Kansas City, Missouri
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

You will own a substantial caseload of insurance defense and litigation matters from day one, managing cases through trial preparation in Missouri and Kansas courts. Work directly with partners who value open communication and professional integrity, supported by experienced staff and full-time IT and marketing teams. This role stands apart with a competitive compensation plan and clear paths for professional development across a 25-office national footprint.

What You'll Do6

  • 1Draft pleadings, motions, orders, and legal memoranda for complex civil litigation cases.
  • 2Produce and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions, hitting court deadlines.
  • 3Conduct legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis to build case strategies.
  • 4Take and defend depositions of parties and expert witnesses.
  • 5Analyze client documents to craft case evaluations and status reports for partner review.
  • 6Participate in mediations and argue motions in Missouri and Kansas state and federal courts.

Requirements6

  • 12+ years defending civil litigation matters, with insurance defense experience preferred.
  • 2Licensed to practice in Missouri and Kansas state and federal courts (additional admissions a plus).
  • 3Proven track record managing multiple case files simultaneously.
  • 4Strong legal research and analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • 5Excellent written and verbal communication for client and court interactions.
  • 6Knowledge of state and federal court procedures and filing rules.

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationKansas City, Missouri

Required Skills

legal researchanalytical skillswritten communicationverbal communicationattention to detailcase managementdrafting pleadingsdiscoverydepositionsmediations
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