Labor and Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Associate in Kansas City, MO. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in labor and employment law, representing employers in various legal settings. This role involves litigation, advising, and training on employment and labor law issues.

Duties

• Represent employers in court, administrative agencies, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Litigate class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, and other employment cases.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Advise and counsel employers on labor law issues.
• Conduct training sessions for employers.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Admission to Missouri bar in good standing.
• 3-5 years of dedicated employment law experience.
• Ability to interface directly with attorneys and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and productively.

Education

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to Missouri bar.
• Admission to other state bars is a plus.

Skills

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and project management skills.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Outstanding judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to handle multiple projects effectively.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401K.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Group Life Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.

This firm has the reputation as a top choice of clients who have the most difficult, challenging, must-win litigation. No one is hired or retained unless he or she is expected to become a partner. The low partner to associate ratio allows associates to take on substantial responsibilities right away, to work with partners directly and informally, and to enjoy client contact at an early stage. This firms general business practice includes all areas of trial and appellate work in state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as matters involving corporate transactions, employee benefits, environmental, labor and employment, real estate and trusts and estates matters. The firm's clients conduct their business throughout the Midwest, the rest of the country, and throughout the world.