Associate Attorney (AR)

Name of Organization: Pappas Hayden Westberg & Jackson PC Firm Address: 7500 West 110th Street, Suite 110, Overland Park, KS 66210 Title of the Position: Associate Attorney – Arkansas (Remote) Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Needed This is a remote position with occasional trips to our Overland Park, KS office for training, meetings, etc.

Candidates would ideally live in Arkansas. Pappas Hayden Westberg & Jackson PC, a creditor’s rights and civil litigation law firm based in Overland Park, KS, is seeking an attorney licensed and residing in Arkansas (also holding a MO / KS / CO license is preferred but not required). The position requires minimum office hours of 8:00am to 5:30pm for Full Time.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Employees eligible for firm benefits receive a package which includes medical, 401k, paid holidays, paid time off, mileage reimbursement, bar membership, and CLE fees. A few of the roles expected in this position include:

• Ability to draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests, and responses, settlement agreements, and other legal documents as necessary
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume role (including keeping up with emails and voicemail)
• Ability to work closely with support staff and other attorneys to maximize efficiency
• Ability to communicate with clients, opposing attorneys and pro se litigants in a professional and respectful manner
• Ability to exercise independent judgment related to case progress and resolution
• Ability to make weekly court appearances (including traveling) for dockets, motion hearings and trial
• Performing all other duties and projects assigned by partners All inquiries for this position will be kept confidential. Applicants for this position should direct inquiries to the HR Manager. Interested candidates should provide the following documents with the initial communication:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Law School Transcript
• Writing Sample Prior to receiving an offer of employment, candidates will be required to submit to an E-Verify employment screen, pre-employment drug-screening, and credit and criminal background checks. Prior civil litigation experience is preferred but not required. Experience with creditor’s rights is also preferred but not required.