Job Description

A well-established and growing law firm in the Kansas City area is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate with 2+ years of litigation experience to join its collaborative and highly respected team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a long-term career handling sophisticated construction-related disputes while working alongside experienced litigators in a supportive environment.

What You'll Do:

• Represent owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers in a variety of construction-related disputes.
• Manage cases through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue motions, prepare legal memoranda, and conduct legal research.
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop litigation strategy and deliver practical legal solutions.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Missouri license (Kansas license or ability to obtain is a plus).
• 2+ years of litigation experience, with construction litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing case files and communicating directly with clients.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Meaningful mentorship and opportunities for professional growth.
• High-quality work with a team that values collaboration over micromanagement.

If you're looking to continue growing your litigation practice with a firm that offers sophisticated work, career development, and a strong team culture, we'd love to connect.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.