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Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.
Posted 6 months ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Kansas City, KS 66117, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Jackson Lewis P.C., a leading law firm focused on employment and labor law since 1958, is seeking an attorney for its Kansas City, MO location.
  • The position requires a JD from an ABA accredited law school and at least 3 years of employment or commercial litigation experience, with a preference for candidates with an employment law background.
  • Responsibilities include defending and litigating employment-related lawsuits, advising employers on labor law issues, and representing clients in various legal settings.
  • Candidates must be admitted to the KS and MO Bar in good standing and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • The firm offers a competitive salary, which is commensurate with experience.

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. 

This position will sit in our Kansas City, MO location.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
  • Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues.
  • 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.

Skills and Educational Requirements:

  • JD from ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
  • 3+ years of employment or commercial litigation experience
  • Employment law background strongly preferred
  • Current KS and MO Bar admission in good standing 
  • Understanding of current 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

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We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.




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