Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. is seeking an Of Counsel attorney for its Kansas City office. This role involves defending and litigating various employment-related claims and providing legal advice to employers on workplace law issues.

The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of employment litigation experience, excellent communication skills, and current KS and MO Bar admissions. Join us to contribute to a collegial work environment dedicated to high-quality employer representation.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in employment litigation.
• Current KS and MO Bar admission in good standing.
• Supervisory experience over associate and paralegal work.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate employment-related lawsuits.
• Advise employers on labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court and arbitration.

Skills

Employment litigation experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Overview

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. The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers Best Law Firms. This position is for an Of Counsel attorney for the firm’s Kansas City office.

We are a preeminent workplace law firm dedicated to our clients and passionate about providing the highest quality, creative and effective representation of employers on the full range of employment and labor law matters, through offices strategically located throughout the country. We provide a rewarding and collegial work environment for the leading attorneys in our field.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment‑related claims and agency charges.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court and arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage‑and‑hour, contract, employment tort, and non‑compete cases.
• Class action experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials.
• 9+ years of experience in employment litigation with significant experience managing and running litigation cases in a first‑chair capacity.
• Current KS and MO Bar admission in good standing.
• Supervisory experience over associate and paralegal work (delegating assignments and providing feedback).
• In‑depth 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.