Kansas City - Employment Litigation Associate

About the role

The Kansas City office of Fisher Phillips, an international management-side labor and employment law firm, seeks an employment litigation associate to join the team. This role offers mentorship from talented partners, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for growth for attorneys with 2+ years of litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team handling litigation matters from start to finish, including responding to pleadings, managing discovery, taking depositions, arguing motions, and participating in mediations.
• Handle day-to-day client matters and educate clients to guide them through challenging business situations.
• Utilize Fisher Phillips’ cutting‑edge innovation and technology platforms to support case work.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of litigation experience; employment litigation experience preferred, but candidates with general civil litigation experience are encouraged to apply.
• Admission to the Missouri Bar is required; Kansas Bar admission is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to and empathy for fellow team members.
• Relentless commitment to growth and client service.

Skills

• Legal writing and analysis.
• Project management and multitasking.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Proficiency with legal technology and innovation tools.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) and carve out election.
• Profit sharing.
• Life insurance.
• Long‑term disability.
• Employee assistance program.
• Optional benefits: critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, pet insurance.