Civil Litigation Attorney - Mid-Sized Firm | Overland Park, KS (Preferred) or Kansas City, MO

Adams & Martin Group is partnering with a respected mid-sized law firm seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney to join their team. This role is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a hands-on litigation environment and values meaningful client interaction.

Location:

• Preferred: Overland Park, KS
• Also Considered: Kansas City, MO and other firm offices for strong lateral candidates

About the Firm

The firm represents clients across diverse civil practice areas, including:

• Contract negotiation and litigation
• Business tort litigation
• Partnership and shareholder disputes
• Regulatory and compliance matters

Role Overview

The Civil Litigation Attorney will handle a wide variety of responsibilities across all stages of litigation. The firm is looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership of cases and delivering high-quality legal work with autonomy and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct communication with clients and case stakeholders
• Drafting and arguing motions
• Managing written discovery
• Taking and defending depositions
• Preparing for and handling jury and bench trials in both state and federal courts

Ideal Candidate

• Strong litigation experience, preferably in civil or business matters
• Confident in motion practice, depositions, and courtroom advocacy
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage cases independently
• Interested in a long-term role with opportunities for growth

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· J.D.; Must be actively licensed in good standing to practice law in Kansas; Missouri license a plus

· Must be willing to travel for court hearings and depositions

· Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills

· Must be able to support practice group through research and writing assignments and collaboration with other offices on shared matters

· Must be motivated to develop and grow individual practice and participate in firm business development initiatives

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position offers a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and an excellent benefit package including:

· Medical Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Pediatric Dental & Vision Insurance

· Flexible Benefit Spending Plan

· Long-Term Disability Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Paid Holidays

· Paid Time Off

· 401(k) with Firm Matching

· Free Off-Street Parking

· Firm Paid Bar Registrations, Professional Association Dues and CLE

EOE EMPLOYER: Equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to hire qualified applicants for the position, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation or national origin. It is also our policy to provide employment opportunities to qualified persons with a disability and covered veterans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.