Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Employment Litigation Of Counsel for its Kansas City, KS office. The role involves defending and litigating a variety of employment-related claims and providing strategic advice to employers on labor law issues.

Duties

• 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, arbitration, and before administrative agencies.
• Handle mediations in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination cases.
• Class action experience preferred but not required.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 9+ years of experience in employment litigation with first-chair case management.
• Current KS and MO Bar admission in good standing.
• Supervisory experience over associate and paralegal work.
• In-depth understanding of state and federal agency procedures.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Kansas and Missouri.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer.