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Job Title: Mid-Level Litigation Associate
Firm: First & Fourteenth
Location: Kansas City (Overland Park, Kansas), Colorado (Colorado Springs or Denver)

Are you ready to make a change from Big Law?

First & Fourteenth (I & XIV) is seeking a talented Mid-Level Litigation Associate. We have openings in our Kansas City office in Overland Park, Kansas and in both our Colorado offices, Colorado Springs and Denver. We are a growing conservative litigation boutique handling complex litigation nationwide, and we need a sharp, experienced litigator to anchor and help grow our practice.

About Us First & Fourteenth is a values-driven litigation boutique that delivers fearless, creative, and principled advocacy. While we are well known for our religious institution and public law work, our practice spans a broad range of complex civil litigation, including commercial disputes, construction litigation, constitutional matters, and high-stakes civil cases. “Tradition wins” is more than a tagline — it reflects our commitment to the rule of law and excellence in every case.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and advance a diverse caseload of complex civil litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Handle all phases of litigation from pleading through trial and appeal, including discovery management, motion practice, depositions, expert work, and pretrial preparation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive and discovery motions.
• Navigate the nuts-and-bolts of civil procedure in complex, multi-party litigation.
• Collaborate closely with partners and senior attorneys nationwide on case strategy and trial preparation.
• Represent clients across our full practice, including religious institutions and public law matters as part of a broader litigation docket.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of litigation experience, with hands-on experience in complex civil litigation.
• Strong command of civil procedure in both state and federal court.
• Proven experience managing discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Clerkship experience is a plus, but not required.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Why First & Fourteenth

• A rare opportunity to build a private practice conservative impact litigation with significant autonomy, meaningful case responsibility, and direct partner collaboration.
• Transition from Big Law to a dynamic, people-focused boutique while keeping the complexity and sophistication of high-stakes work.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive, collaborative team with a strong emphasis on career growth and mentorship.
• A close-knit, collegial culture where colleagues genuinely support one another, communication is direct, and loyalty runs deep — all grounded in a clear merit-based environment.
• A true litigation boutique where you will actually litigate — not just research or conduct document review.

How to Apply

If you are a civil litigator ready to make a meaningful career move while continuing to grow, First & Fourteenth could be the perfect fit. We prioritize candidates who thrive on real case-management responsibility and who want to be part of a firm where practical skill and character matter most.

Please send your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to morgan@first-fourteenth.com with the subject line “Mid-Level Litigation Associate.”