Knight Nicastro MacKay, LLC

  Kansas City or St. Louis, Missouri;
Denver, Colorado or Chicago, Illinois

Knight Nicastro MacKay, LLC is a national litigation firm with a focus on insurance defense and transportation defense litigation.

Knight Nicastro MacKay is a formidable force in legal advocacy, with a dynamic team of thirty plus (30+) attorneys specializing in twenty-five plus (25+) areas of law. Operating from eight strategic offices nationwide, we tackle the toughest cases and are prepared to go to trial to win for our clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a diligent, hard-working, and talented attorney to join a firm of litigators handling complex cases at the state and federal levels.


Job Number:  01-250106-01: Associate Attorney


Company Name:  Knight Nicastro MacKay, LLC

Position Overview:
The ideal candidate would have experience in personal injury and/or insurance defense and would have experience managing cases from beginning to end. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong civil litigation background who have deposition and second-chair trial experience. Some travel is required, and all qualified candidates must be licensed to practice.

Responsibilities
• Manage a caseload of complex civil litigation matters
• Conduct legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
• Represent clients in hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings
• Well-versed in all types of litigation defense practices
• Handle all aspects of cases assigned to them, from the inception of the matter to defending the case before a jury
• Direct client contact and opportunities to market your skills and capabilities for additional work
• You will collaborate with other accomplished lawyers in your office and across the firm, managing multiple cases at a time

Requirements:
• License to practice law Kansas, Missouri
• Litigation or trial experience (4 – 7+ years)
• Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Analytical skills

Benefits:
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience & performance-based bonus,
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the firm,
• Medical & dental (employer paid), vision, HSA FSA (medical & dependent care),
• 401K retirement plan with 4% matching,
• paid parking or transit pass,
• cell phone stipend,
• employer paid bar dues,
• internal CLE program,
• Unlimited PTO, paid holidays.


Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Interested candidates, please submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: dknight@knightnicastro.com


Equal Opportunity Employer:
Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these factors.