Employment Litigation Associate - Growth & Mentorship (KC)

Fisher Phillips; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm, seeks an employment litigation associate for our Kansas City office. This in-office role is ideal for an attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience seeking to grow under experienced partners. You will handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and mediations as part of a collaborative team. Missouri Bar admission is required; Kansas Bar admission preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience; employment litigation preferred.
• Missouri Bar admission is required; Kansas Bar admission preferred.
• Strong writing and analytical skills; ability to handle multiple matters.
• Experience with depositions, pleadings, discovery, and mediations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters from start to finish as part of a team.
• Respond to pleadings and manage discovery.
• Take depositions and argue motions.
• Participate in mediations and educate clients on key issues.
• Collaborate with partners to grow a practice in employment law.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm, seeks an employment litigation associate for our Kansas City office. This in-office role is ideal for an attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience seeking to grow under experienced partners. You will handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and mediations as part of a collaborative team. Missouri Bar admission is required; Kansas Bar admission preferred.