Employment Law - General Attorney in Kansas City, MO

Law Firm

Kansas City, MO

Employment Law - General Attorney in Kansas City, MO

Attorney

Min 4 yrs required

No

Job Title: Labor & Employment Associate (Hybrid)

Job Responsibilities:
The Labor & Employment Associate will engage in a variety of responsibilities primarily focused on litigation within the realm of labor and employment law. The associate will be expected to:

- Represent management in employment and labor law cases, providing legal advice and support.
- Engage in litigation, mediation, and negotiation of employment law cases and labor contracts.
- Develop and implement legal strategies to address complex business and employment-related legal issues.
- Collaborate with a diverse team of legal professionals to deliver innovative solutions to clients.
- Maintain a strong focus on client needs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services.
- Utilize proprietary technology to provide groundbreaking and innovative solutions for employers.
- Stay informed about current and future trends in employment law to proactively address potential challenges for clients.

Education and Experience Information:
The candidate must possess the following qualifications:

- A minimum of 4 years of litigation experience, with a preference for those with labor and employment law experience.
- Excellent academic credentials demonstrating strong legal knowledge and analytical skills.
- Must be licensed to practice law in Missouri and Kansas, ensuring compliance with state legal requirements.

Salary Information:
The job posting does not provide specific salary information. However, it mentions a generous benefits package, which includes:

- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans for employees and their eligible dependents.
- A superior 401(k) plan to support financial planning and retirement.
- Ample time off programs to promote work-life balance.
- Mental health programs and family building and caregiving support.
- Generous paid parental leave to support family needs.
- Life insurance and disability insurance for financial security.
- A wellness program to encourage healthy living.
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible expenses.
- An employee referral bonus program to reward successful candidate referrals.

Additional Information:
The law firm is recognized as the largest global employment and labor law practice exclusively representing management, with over 1,900 attorneys worldwide. The firm prides itself on its innovative approach to legal practice, offering clients solutions that are both effective and forward-thinking. The firm fosters a culture of diversity and original thinking, supported by powerful proprietary technology to prepare employers for current and future challenges.

The law firm is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidate submissions for open positions from search firms with an active, signed fee agreement. The firm emphasizes the importance of having such agreements in place before considering submissions.

This job posting is a general description of the responsibilities required for the position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and skills that may be necessary.