What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate position at Donlon Brand, LLC?
Litigation Associate at Donlon Brand, LLC
Donlon Brand, LLC is a plaintiff’s personal injury firm in Kansas City, Missouri. We started our firm in the fall of 2022, and we are expanding to add an associate attorney to help with the case load we have built up. We handle a wide breadth of personal injury cases, including products liability, nursing home, medical malpractice, general liability, insurance disputes, and car crashes. We are seeking a litigation associate to work closely with partners Melissa Donlon and Nick Brand representing injured parties or their families in personal injury litigation.
We are seeking a litigation associate with 1 years of litigation experience in personal injury matters (either plaintiff or defense). In this position you will be expected to draft legal pleadings and briefs, take and defend depositions, conduct written discovery, manage case deadlines, and help with strategy and presentation at trial. We are looking for someone who has compassion for those who have been wronged by others and are willing to do the work to make it right.
This position is a hybrid work environment with in-office and remote capabilities. We are offering medical, dental, and vision insurance with paid maternity / paternity leave. Salary range is $70,000-$80,000 with a bonus structure for cases brought into the firm and discretionary performance bonuses. We offer a collaborative work environment with the understanding that each person is responsible for keeping up with the work and cases they have been assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be licensed in Missouri (Kansas license is a plus, we will pay for application)
- 1 years of litigation experience
- Ability to comprehend and clearly convey complex legal arguments
- Must have the ability to travel occasionally both locally and nationwide
- Must be a high-level legal writer
- Must be able perform at an exceptional level in the courtroom
- Must be able to build relationships with clients and counsel
- Must be able to manage a case load and deadlines independently
Please send resumes either through LinkedIn or to nick@donlonbrand.com. If you are selected for an interview, please bring a writing sample to the interview.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000