Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. focuses on employment and labor law and employs 1,000+ attorneys nationwide who respond to new workplace-law intersections with business needs.

The role involves defending and litigating employment-related claims, advising employers, and representing them in court, before agencies, mediations, and arbitrations.

Qualified candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school, 3+ years of employment or commercial litigation experience, and KS/MO bar admission.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with strong credentials.
• 3+ years of employment or commercial litigation experience.
• Employment law background preferred.
• KS & MO Bar admission in good standing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and teamwork.
• Multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims and agency charges.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, mediations, and arbitration.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment law knowledge

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Time management

Project management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

KS & MO Bar admission

Job description

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.

Skills and Educational Requirements

• JD from ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
• 3+ years of employment or commercial litigation experience
• Employment law background strongly preferred
• Current KS and MO Bar admission in good standing
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.