Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$100K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school with strong academic records
  • Over 9 years of employment litigation experience, with a first-chair capacity
  • Current KS and MO Bar admission in good standing
  • Supervisory experience in managing associates and paraprofessionals
  • Deep knowledge of state and federal agency procedures
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities

Responsibilities

  • Defend and litigate a variety of employment-related lawsuits
  • Advise and train employers on employment and labor law issues
  • Represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediations
  • Handle employment matters including class actions and discrimination cases
  • Manage complex litigation cases from start to finish

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging cases
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Access to leadership mentorship and training programs
Full Job Description
This position is for an Of Counsel attorney for the firm's Kansas City office. Duties and Responsibilities: • Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges • Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues • Represent employers in court and arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases • Class Action experience preferred but not required Skills and Educational Requirements: • JD from accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials • 9+ years of experience in employment litigation with significant experience managing and running litigation cases in a first-chair capacity • Current KS and MO Bar admission in good standing • Supervisory experience over associate and paralegal work (delegating assignments and providing feedback) • In-depth 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 #LI-Hybrid #LI-JM1

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