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Job Description
Two full-time positions available with the Law Department, Litigation Division located at 414 E. 12th St.
Starting Salary: $6,489/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. *Telework schedule available after 6-month probationary period completed
Application Deadline Date: February 2, 2026
Responsibilities- Represents the City in lawsuits in which the City is an interested party, whereas most cases in the Litigation division are defensive cases: motor vehicle accidents, property damage (water main/sewer breaks), employment, breach of contract, and constitutional cases.
- Represents the City in affirmative litigation such as opioids, car theft, or police funding litigation.
- Handles all aspects of a lawsuit, including factual investigation, responding to charges of discrimination, answering or moving to dismiss a petition, conducting/responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, motion work, settlement negotiation, and representing the City at hearings, trials, arbitrations, and appeals.
- Performs substantial legal research and writing, as well as critical thinking, risk assessment and management, and independent judgment.
- Provides legal opinions, present before Council, assist Corporate Legal Services with mitigating risk, and perform other tasks as assigned by the City Attorney.
- Works independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications
REQUIRES graduation from an accredited school of law. Must be admitted to the Missouri Bar Association within six months of appointment.
Other Information
No job description available
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Kansas City
Show moreKansas City, Missouri is a growing, world-class community of just over 500,000 residents that serves as the central hub for a thriving bi-state, 18-county metropolitan area of 2.5 million residents. The City is governed by a 13-member City Council and Mayor that appoint a City Manager to oversee a municipal organization with over 4,000 employees, 16 departments, and a total annual operating and capital budget exceeding $1 billion. A diverse and culturally rich community located at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, KC is known for its long traditions as the home of spectacular BBQ, jazz, beautiful boulevards, fountains, and parks. Kansas City boasts celebrated cultural traditions including jazz; theater, and history, including the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Kansas City is also the proud home of professional sports teams including the Chiefs, Royals and Sporting KC, and has served as host of several NCAA tournaments over recent years. The City is generally recognized as one of the most livable cities in America and looks forward to showcasing our city on the national and world stage as host of the 2023 NFL Draft and the 2026 World Cup. The City of Kansas City, MO seeks to attract and retain a qualified and progressive workforce to provide high-quality services to Kansas City, MO residents and visitors.
The spirit of Kansas City, powered by its people From Super Bowl wins to revitalizing neighborhood spaces to reimagined transportation networks, the Kansas City spirit shines in the big moments, but also in the everyday work that moves our city forward. Behind every moment of pride are the people who plan, build, grow, and serve with heart. Here, you’ll help turn bold ideas into lasting impact for generations to come.EVP Pillars and Proof Points
The programs, culture, and people that make our EVP real:
We build what lasts. People come here to serve and stay because they see their impact live on. Every park, policy, and plan make Kansas City stronger for the next generation.We dream big. Working for Kansas City means shaping what’s bigger than any one person, and we rally together to make this city shine. From Super Bowl wins to the World Cup stage, it’s our people who make those moments possible.We grow together. Our city thrives when its people do. From tuition support to leadership programs, employees build meaningful careers here, in a city where opportunity, community, and quality of life can co-exist. We show up for each other. In Kansas City, teamwork comes with a true sense of belonging. Across departments and generations, people step up, lend a hand, and celebrate one another’s wins. It’s the kind of place where everyone looks out for their neighbors, at work and beyond.
Be a part of the team that helps run our great city. View our current opportunities under Careers or click here: www.kcmo.gov/jobs to apply today.
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