Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking an experienced Associate to join their Kansas City office. This role involves defending and litigating employment-related claims and providing legal counsel to employers. Ideal candidates will possess a JD, bar admission in KS and MO, and have a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience in employment law. This is a full-time position within a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
• Active KS and MO bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly.
• Understanding of current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) procedures.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims.
• Represent employers in court and administrative agencies.
• Provide advice and counsel to employers on labor laws.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Project management

Education

JD from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

Overview

This position will sit in our Kansas City location.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.
• Provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations.

Skills and Educational Requirements

• JD from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials.
• 3+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
• Active KS and MO bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly.
• Understanding of current court and employment-related 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, along with ability to work independently on various projects.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice and Legal Services