Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Employment Litigation Of Counsel for its Overland Park, 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.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 9+ years of experience in employment litigation, with first-chair case management experience.
• 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.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.