Attorney at Law
$100,000–$240,000 year
On-siteKansas City, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy for tort and catastrophic loss matters involving corporations and insurance companies. Prepare and respond to discovery, take and defend depositions, draft motions, and attend hearings. Explain legal options to clients, build relationships, and negotiate effectively while maintaining confidentiality. Research and communicate verbally and in writing with a strong sense of urgency regarding deadlines and billable hours. This role supports national and coordinating counsel for various carriers and corporations in litigation matters across general and professional liability.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school
- In good standing and able to practice law in the state of Ohio
- At least 3 years' experience
- Experience in handling Tort matters
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Solid academic background
- Strong sense of urgency about problem solving, meeting deadlines and achieving goals
- Knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive
- Excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver
- Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours goals
- Inclined to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
- Detail oriented, organized and effective
- Professional and can get along with people; communicates well with staff
- Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with iManage and/or OneDrive a plus
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