Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$90K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Kansas City, KS
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an ABA accredited law school
  • 3+ years of experience in employment or commercial litigation
  • Strong background in employment law preferred
  • Current KS and MO Bar admission in good standing
  • Knowledge of state and federal agency procedures
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities

Responsibilities

  • Defend and litigate a variety of employment-related lawsuits
  • Advise and counsel employers on labor law issues
  • Train employers on compliance matters
  • Represent clients in court and administrative settings
  • Handle mediations and arbitrations in employment disputes

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Exposure to a diverse range of cases
  • Commitment to work-life balance
Full Job Description
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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