Strategic Employment Litigation Attorney

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. focuses on employment and labor law and employs 1,000+ attorneys nationwide who respond to new workplace-law intersections with business needs.

The role involves defending and litigating employment-related claims, advising employers, and representing them in court, before agencies, mediations, and arbitrations.

Qualified candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school, 3+ years of employment or commercial litigation experience, and KS/MO bar admission.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with strong credentials.
• 3+ years of employment or commercial litigation experience.
• Employment law background preferred.
• KS & MO Bar admission in good standing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and teamwork.
• Multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims and agency charges.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, mediations, and arbitration.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment law knowledge

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Time management

Project management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

KS & MO Bar admission

Job description

Jackson Lewis P.C. focuses on employment and labor law and employs 1,000+ attorneys nationwide who respond to new workplace-law intersections with business needs.

The role involves defending and litigating employment-related claims, advising employers, and representing them in court, before agencies, mediations, and arbitrations.

Qualified candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school, 3+ years of employment or commercial litigation experience, and KS/MO bar admission.