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Job overview: Koprince Law LLC is seeking to hire a full-time Associate Attorney (associate) with at least 4 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm. This position will be responsible for providing a wide range of legal services to federal government contractors.
Koprince Law LLC is a boutique law firm in Lawrence, Kansas that focuses exclusively on serving the unique legal needs of U.S. federal government contractors. Since opening its doors in 2015, the firm has expanded to 13 staff members to serve the increasing needs of its growing national client base.
Koprince Law holds certain values to be central to its mission:
Client-Focused. Our business would not exist without our clients. At Koprince Law, almost everything we dofrom the way we answer the telephone to the quality of the legal briefs we produceis done with the goal of giving our clients the best possible experience working with our firm.
Respect. We are professionals in the truest sense of the word. From our interactions with clients and vendors to the atmosphere inside the office itself, we treat everyone with respect and courtesy.
Quality of Life. We work hard on behalf of our clients, but we never forget that many of the most important things in life are found outside of the office. At Koprince Law, we believe that our employees are happiest when their hard work does not prevent them from enjoying life.
Improvement. We work in a dynamic profession in a vibrant city, and we know that there is always room for improvement and growth. From soliciting feedback from clients and colleagues (and acting o n it) to encouraging professional development, we are always aiming to improve ourselves and our firm.
Fun. Yes, its a job, and there will always be days that all of us wish we were somewhere else. But Koprince Law also encourages a little fun, toowhether it is firm-sponsored birthday parties, March Madness brackets, snacklucks, or just taking a few minutes in the break room to chat with your colleagues, Koprince Law is a place where you can be yourself.
For more information, visit www.koprince.com and www.smallgovcon.com.
Hours: Full-time; standard hours are 8:30 am 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday
Start date: Spring 2019
Work location: Koprince Law LLC office, 901 Kentucky Street, Suite 301, Lawrence, KS 66049
Lawrence, KS is in northeast Kansas 45 minutes outside of Kansas City and is home to the University of Kansas. A city of 90,000, Lawrence has a cosmopolitan feel with a vibrant downtown complete with shopping, bars, restaurants, several live music venues, and an active arts district. For the outdoors and sports enthusiasts, Lawrence boasts Clinton Lake, Rock Chalk Park, and of course Jayhawk sports! The city frequently lands on best places to live lists. Add in Lawrence's low cost of living, and it is a wonderful place to live and work.
Salary and Benefits: $85,000-$95,000 based on experience and qualifications, plus a health insurance package that includes employer covered medical and vision insurance with optional dental insurance, an IRA plan with employer contributions, generous paid time off package, consideration for biannual performance-based bonuses, and other employment benefits.
Duties include:
Government contracts legal services
Preparing and negotiating subcontracts, teaming agreements, and similar contractual documents
Administrative litigation
Counseling clients on federal acquisition regulations
Researching and writing legal memoranda and briefs
Much more (note: courtroom litigation and oral advocacy are extremely rare)
Client engagement and customer service
Serve as a secondary contact for clients
Maintain accurate records in the firms CRM
Provide the highest level of service possible to clients and other contacts
Other
Research and write blog posts for SmallGovCon
Special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic attorney. Knowledge of federal government contracting law is not required.
Requirements:
At least 4 years of experience as an attorney at a law firm
Strong research skills
Strong written communication skills
Strong written advocacy skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially over the phone
Active bar membership in Kansas prior to anticipated start
Provide high level of customer service
Self-starter; work well independently
Strong attention to detail
Advanced multi-tasking abilities
Strong organizational skills
Work well under pressure and with tight deadlines
Ability to work hard and have fun; sense of humor required
Preferred:
Experience with government contracts law
Experience working with small businesses
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample to anne@koprince.com. Koprince Law will only consider complete applications.
Your cover letter should express your interest in working in the field of federal government contracts.
Your writing sample should reflect your original legal research and writing; light editing by others is acceptable but co-authored pieces are discouraged.
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