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Family Law Attorney – Kansas City, Missouri Build a Meaningful, Long-Term Career in Family Law Stange Law Firm, PC has an immediate opening for a motivated attorney to join our team in Kansas City, Missouri.

At Stange Law Firm, attorneys do far more than research and paperwork. You will manage cases, work directly with clients, negotiate settlements, appear in court, conduct hearings and trials, and help families navigate some of the most important and difficult moments of their lives.

Family law experience is preferred but not required. We welcome experienced family law attorneys as well as litigators interested in developing a rewarding career in domestic relations law.

This position is based in Kansas City, Missouri, and serves clients throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area and surrounding communities.

Why Join Stange Law Firm?

Competitive Base Salary and Additional Earning Potential $90,000–$120,000 base salary, depending on experience

The advertised salary range is base salary and does not include potential bonuses

Additional discretionary productivity bonuses and incentive compensation

Signing bonus available

Attorney referral bonuses

Client referral bonuses

Clearly defined annual billable-hour goal of 1,500 hours

Exceptional Health and Retirement Benefits The firm pays 95–99% of the employee’s health-insurance premium under available plans, depending on the state

Health Savings Account options

Dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with employer matching

Roth IRA option

Optional accident, critical illness, disability, and life-insurance plans

Flexibility and Paid Time Off
36 scheduled work-from-home days annually, in addition to paid time offPaid vacation

Five paid sick days Three paid personal days

Nine paid holidays

Paid birthday leave

Courtroom Experience and Professional Development Meaningful courtroom and litigation experience

Responsibility for cases from inception through resolution

Direct client contact

Mentorship and attorney-development programs

Employer-paid bar dues and continuing legal education expenses

Malpractice insurance provided

Company-issued laptop and cellphone

Defined opportunities for advancement into Senior Associate and leadership positionsA firm culture that promotes from within

Stange Advocacy Institute We believe attorneys should never stop developing their legal skills. Through the Stange Advocacy Institute, attorneys receive ongoing practical training designed to help them become stronger counselors, negotiators, writers, litigators, and courtroom advocates.

The firm conducts periodic Weekend Advocacy Intensives focused on skills that attorneys use in their daily practices, including:

Courtroom and trial advocacy

Preparation for hearings, depositions, and trials

Legal research, analysis, and persuasive writing

Evidence and examination of witnesses

Discovery and case preparation

Negotiation and settlement strategy

Client counseling and communication

Case strategy and organization

Professional responsibility and ethics

Leadership and law-practice management

These programs are designed to help newer attorneys develop their abilities more quickly while allowing experienced attorneys to sharpen advanced advocacy, case-management, and leadership skills.

Established Firm Support Stange Law Firm provides strong marketing and consistent client demand. Attorneys are supported by experienced paralegals and legal assistants, along with established intake, accounting, billing, collections, human resources, information technology, marketing, and administrative teams.

This support allows attorneys to concentrate on practicing law, serving clients, managing cases, and developing their litigation skills.

Position Responsibilities The attorney will:

Manage family law matters from inception through resolution

Advise and communicate regularly with clients

Draft pleadings, motions, judgments, orders, discovery, and legal correspondence

Conduct legal research and analysis

Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, mediation, and trial

Attend court appearances, conferences, mediations, hearings, and trials

Negotiate settlements and advocate effectively for clients

Communicate professionally with opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and third parties

Maintain organized and accurate case files

Complete assignments and work product accurately and timely

Record billable time consistently in accordance with firm policies

Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and firm leadership

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