Labor & Employment Attorney - AM LAW

LHH; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading AM LAW firm is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to join their group in Kansas City. This full-time position involves working closely with partners on sophisticated legal cases, providing counsel, and engaging in litigation. Candidates should possess a JD from an accredited law school and have a minimum of five years of relevant experience. The firm offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in labor & employment law.
• Admission to the state bar of Missouri and/or Kansas.
• Commitment to client service and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Work with the group's lead Partners on labor & employment cases.
• Offer employment counseling and litigation advice.
• Represent employers in various employment law cases.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

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I am currently working with a leading AM LAW firm on a number of hires, which includes an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to join their growing group in Kansas City.

Key Responsibilities:

• This role will work with the group's lead Partners and assist with a broad array of sophisticated labor & employment cases.
• You will offer employment counseling and employment litigation advice.
• The group represents employers in employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, wage and hour, and breach of contract cases, ranging from individual lawsuits to class and collective actions.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a leading accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar of Missouri and or Kansas.
• 5+ years of experience in labor & employment law.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to client service and ethical practice.
• Very competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Achievable billable hours and bonus structures.
• Professional development and partnership opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• The opportunity to work with unrivalled clients and cases.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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