Law Firm Job Openings

Accomplished · Experienced · Professional

THE HENRY LAW FIRM P.A. is a boutique law firm, with a legal practice exclusively in the area of family law, located in beautiful Corporate Woods of Overland Park, Kansas. Our lawyers and staff are professionals, who assist clients with various family law matters, including but not limited to: negotiation, mediation, settlement, and/or litigation.  We have some of the finest attorneys because of our firm’s team-based approach and commitment to representing clients with skill and integrity. Our law firm has thrived for more than 15 years because we are problem solvers whose mission is to exceed our clients’ expectations.

CURRENT OPENINGS

• • Legal Assistant / Receptionist
  • Family Law Attorney

Experienced Legal Assistant & Receptionist

Established and reputable boutique law firm in Overland Park, Kansas, seeks an experienced Legal Assistant / Receptionist. The successful candidate will be deadline and detail-oriented, and able to provide administrative support to the attorneys in the office and enhance office effectiveness. The candidate must have strong research, writing, and speaking skills, and have proven experience in drafting substantive family law pleadings and motions. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a friendly, dynamic environment alongside well-respected and experienced attorneys. Remuneration is commensurate with experience.

Please reply with your résumé and cover letter via email to: steve[@]henrypractice.com

Experienced Family Law Attorney

The Henry Law Firm seeks an experienced and reputable Family Law Attorney.

• 5+ years’ experience in domestic / family law practice.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Kansas or Missouri; however, both is preferable.
• Must possess strong communication and analytical skills, and be committed to providing excellent client service.
• Must be willing to travel for court hearings, depositions, mediations and other case-related engagements.
• Undergraduate and J.D. required.
• Candidates should have experience handling domestic / family law matters from initial consultation through trial.
• Ability to research, analyze, and develop case information, evidence, settlement options and strategies.
• Excellent case management skills, including prompt and regular communication with client, parties, court personnel and internal support staff; drafting, submitting, reviewing and responding to discovery requests; preparing for and participating in depositions, court hearings, mediations and trials; drafting correspondence, status reports, pleadings, settlement agreements, parenting plans, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks using superior time management and decision making skills.
• Demonstrated success managing cases and support staff including: maintaining organized files; preparing exhibits, trial materials and mediation / conciliation reports; monitoring calendars and deadlines and scheduling client and witness meetings; communicating regularly with supervising attorney, client and support staff; documenting client representation and other case management activities using case management and document management software.
• Must be a team player, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong collaboration skills and ability to develop strong client relationships (internal and external).
• Must have good oral and written communication skills and demonstrate proficiency with common office equipment and applications including: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, Internet Explorer, TABS3.
• Must show commitment to participating in networking functions to develop both individual and firm practice areas.
• Must be dependable, professional (both in appearance and demeanor), self-directed, resourceful, adaptable, energetic and show initiative.
• Must be motivated to manage individual case load, collaborate with domestic practice group on shared matters, and to develop and grow individual practice.

Please reply with your résumé and cover letter via email to: steve[@]henrypractice.com.