Description:

Global statement on diversity and inclusion:
At A Worlds Largest Law Firm, inclusion and diversity are not just ancillary values. They are foundational to our business. We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to the success and strength of our people, our firm, our clients and the delivery of justice in our communities. We commit to having an inclusive environment and a culture of equity where everyone respects, supports and learns from each other, where all our people feel empowered to be their authentic selves and are valued equally for their unique perspectives and experience.

Responsibilities and practice:
The Kansas City office of A Worlds Largest Law Firm is seeking a junior associate with excellent academic credentials and 1-4 years of employment practice experience. In addition to having a strong knowledge of employment law, including restrictive covenant law, the ideal candidate will have experience handling and managing employment litigation matters and providing employment advice and counsel. The associate hired for this position will work with partners and be a key member of the team. Expected responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

Assisting in day-to-day employment and human-resources counseling for clients
Reviewing, analyzing and drafting employment agreements, employee handbooks, severance agreements and other employment documents
Handling and managing employment-litigation matters, including non-compete disputes, single-plaintiff employment cases and administrative matters
Taking and defending depositions in employment-litigation matters and managing written-discovery phrases of litigation matters
Working with the team to provide guidance to clients on sensitive personnel issues and policy review and implementation
Supporting employment aspects of due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, including reviewing employment provisions of asset and stock purchase agreements
Assisting with formulating legal strategy on litigation matters
Supporting the team by performing work on other matters as needed

Position Requirements:
Personal skills/attributes:

Embraces teamwork and values collaboration
Possesses strong writing and analytical skills
Has excellent interpersonal skills and is able to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
Has superior time management skills

Technical skills:

1-4 years of employment litigation and counseling experience is required
Trial experience at any level is a plus
Experience and/or an interest in commercial litigation and/or franchise litigation is a plus

Other Requirements:
Should be licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri and be in good standing