Litigation Associate

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