Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Phillips, an international management-side labor and employment law firm, seeks an associate to grow the practice under the mentorship of partners. The ideal candidate has employment litigation experience; those with a few years of general civil litigation are also encouraged to apply.

This in-office position involves handling matters from start to finish, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and mediations.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment litigation preferred; candidates with a few years in general civil litigation encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters from start to finish.
• Respond to pleadings and manage discovery.
• Take depositions and argue motions.
• Participate in mediations.
• Advise clients on day-to-day business challenges.

Skills

Litigation experience

Civil litigation

Job description

Overview

• Fisher Phillips is an international management-side labor and employment law firm.
• The role involves growing a practice under the mentorship of partners.
• Candidates with some employment litigation experience are ideal; however, those with a few years of general civil litigation experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Typical day-to-day work includes handling litigation matters from start to finish, responding to pleadings, managing discovery, taking depositions, arguing motions, and participating in mediations.
• The associate will work with clients on various day-to-day matters, providing education and guidance through business challenges.
• The firm utilizes innovation and technology, and the role requires eagerness to use these platforms.
• This is an in-office position.
• Kansas Bar admission is preferred.