Fisher Law LLC
Family Law: Senior Litigation Attorney
Fisher Law LLC, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64111
Family Law Attorney (Missouri & Kansas Licensed)
Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.
*Location:* Kansas City Metro (Office-Based) *Employment Type:* Full-Time *Compensation:* Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonuses
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and experienced *Family Law Attorney with 3–5 years of family law experience* who can *hit the ground running* and confidently *take the lead in trials, hearings, mediations, and depositions*. This role is ideal for an attorney ready to manage a full caseload independently with the support of experienced staff and firm management.
This position offers *hands-on, in-house mentoring with a highly experienced senior attorney who is intentionally dedicated to teaching, trial preparation, and strategic case development*. If you are an attorney who wants to *learn from the best, refine your courtroom skills, and accelerate your professional growth*, this is the place to do it.
Responsibilities
* Independently manage a full family law caseload from intake through resolution * Serve as lead attorney in: * Trials * Hearings * Mediations * Depositions * Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement agreements * Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts * Work collaboratively with paralegals and administrative staff * Maintain accurate timekeeping and billing records
Required Qualifications
* *3–5 years of family law experience* * *J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school* * *Licensed and in good standing in both Missouri and Kansas* * Courtroom experience as lead or second-chair counsel * Ability to manage own caseload with minimal supervision * Strong litigation, negotiation, and client-management skills
Preferred / Additional Qualifications
* *Extensive experience practicing in Johnson County, Kansas* * This experience qualifies for *additional compensation beyond base salary and bonuses*
Compensation & Bonus StructureBase Salary
* Competitive and commensurate with experience
Performance Bonus – Based on _Billed and Collected_ Hours
Bonuses are calculated quarterly and based *only on hours that are both billed and collected*.
Benefits
* Health, dental, xmvmafu and vision insurance * Paid time off and paid holidays * Retirement plan options * CLE reimbursement and professional development support * Strong administrative and paralegal support * Opportunity for long-term growth and leadership
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance
Education: * Doctorate (Required)
Experience: * Family law: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification: * Missouri and Kansas License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.
*Location:* Kansas City Metro (Office-Based) *Employment Type:* Full-Time *Compensation:* Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonuses
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and experienced *Family Law Attorney with 3–5 years of family law experience* who can *hit the ground running* and confidently *take the lead in trials, hearings, mediations, and depositions*. This role is ideal for an attorney ready to manage a full caseload independently with the support of experienced staff and firm management.
This position offers *hands-on, in-house mentoring with a highly experienced senior attorney who is intentionally dedicated to teaching, trial preparation, and strategic case development*. If you are an attorney who wants to *learn from the best, refine your courtroom skills, and accelerate your professional growth*, this is the place to do it.
Responsibilities
* Independently manage a full family law caseload from intake through resolution * Serve as lead attorney in: * Trials * Hearings * Mediations * Depositions * Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement agreements * Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts * Work collaboratively with paralegals and administrative staff * Maintain accurate timekeeping and billing records
Required Qualifications
* *3–5 years of family law experience* * *J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school* * *Licensed and in good standing in both Missouri and Kansas* * Courtroom experience as lead or second-chair counsel * Ability to manage own caseload with minimal supervision * Strong litigation, negotiation, and client-management skills
Preferred / Additional Qualifications
* *Extensive experience practicing in Johnson County, Kansas* * This experience qualifies for *additional compensation beyond base salary and bonuses*
Compensation & Bonus StructureBase Salary
* Competitive and commensurate with experience
Performance Bonus – Based on _Billed and Collected_ Hours
Bonuses are calculated quarterly and based *only on hours that are both billed and collected*.
Benefits
* Health, dental, xmvmafu and vision insurance * Paid time off and paid holidays * Retirement plan options * CLE reimbursement and professional development support * Strong administrative and paralegal support * Opportunity for long-term growth and leadership
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance
Education: * Doctorate (Required)
Experience: * Family law: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification: * Missouri and Kansas License (Required)
Work Location: In person