Lupton Partners Job Posting: Associate Litigation Attorney

Overview

Lupton Partners is recruiting for the position of Associate Litigation Attorney on behalf of our client, a small, Overland Park-based law firm specializing in both defense and plaintiff-side litigation across a range of commercial practice areas. This firm offers a reasonable billable hour goal of approximately 1,800 hours per year and a strong compensation structure that includes a competitive base salary and a robust bonus program.

This role is ideal for an attorney with 1-5 years of litigation experience, whether on the defense or plaintiff side. Experience in workers’ compensation litigation is highly valued but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management: Handle a diverse litigation caseload, including commercial disputes, business litigation, and potentially workers’ compensation matters.
• Legal Research & Writing: Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Courtroom Representation: Conduct depositions, attend hearings, and represent clients in trials and mediations.
• Client Interaction: Maintain direct communication with clients, providing strategic guidance and case updates.
• Collaboration: Work closely with partners and senior attorneys to develop case strategies and deliver strong legal advocacy.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all case files and legal work comply with relevant procedural and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Bar Admission: Active bar license in Kansas or eligibility for admission.
• Experience: 1-5 years of litigation experience in plaintiff or defense practice.
• Preferred Background: Experience in workers’ compensation law is a plus.
• Skills: Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Work Ethic: Ability to manage caseload efficiently while maintaining a client-focused approach.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Starting at $100,000, with potential for higher pay based on experience.
• Bonus Program: Strong performance-based incentives.
• Billable Hour Goal: Approximately 1,800 hours per year, providing a balanced workload.
• Benefits Package: Competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Our Talent Vision

Lupton Partners' recruiting and talent optimization practice operates intentionally with two purposes centered around the people side of the business equation. For talent, we recognize that making a career move is both exciting and stressful, guiding individuals to find higher meaning and reward in their careers. For clients, we understand that the talent equation involves aligning business and people strategies, retaining and empowering talent, and attracting the best available candidates. We specialize in various sectors, including banking and financial services, legal and counsel, finance and accounting, and executive recruiting, while also focusing on talent optimization to align people with business strategies, boost productivity, and adapt to change.