Kansas City - Employment Litigation Associate

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

The Kansas City office of Fisher Phillips, an international management-side labor and employment law firm, seeks to hire an employment litigation associate to join our team. This is an in-office position based in our Kansas City office and offers an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience looking to grow a practice under the mentorship of talented partners. The ideal candidate will have some employment litigation experience however, candidates with a few years of general civil litigation experience are encouraged to apply. We are looking for the next team member to join our community, someone who thrives in a collaborative work environment and has a growth mindset.

Typical day-to-day opportunities include working as part of a team handling litigation matters from start to finish, including responding to pleadings, managing discovery, taking depositions, arguing motions, and participating in mediations. You will work with clients on various day-to-day matters, and you will have the opportunity to educate clients to guide them through challenging moments with their business. Fisher Phillips is on the cutting edge when it comes to innovation and technology, and we seek team members who are eager to use these platforms.

We know what factors are needed to provide outstanding client service to our internal and external clients. This means we are looking for attorneys with excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, commitment to and empathy for their fellow team members, and a relentless commitment to growth and client service. Admission to the Missouri Bar is required. Kansas Bar admission is preferred.

We are accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Benefits: Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) and carve out election, profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.