Spencer Fane Hiring for Labor and Employment Associate at Kansas Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Spencer Fane has an immediate opening in our Kansas City office for a Labor & Employment associate with 2-5 years of experience. Candidates should have experience with a broad range of employment issues including workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour disputes. Litigation experience should include researching and drafting memoranda, drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions. Experience with traditional labor issues, including unfair labor practices under the National Labor Relations Act and disputes relating to collective bargaining agreements is also a plus, but is not required. Other responsibilities will include drafting workplace policies, conducting employee trainings, and counseling public and private employers on day-to-day employment issues. Candidates must be detail-oriented and should possess a solid work ethic. Excellent writing, communication, and legal research skills are required.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Admission to Missouri bar required (and Kansas bar preferred)
• Ability to interface directly with attorneys and clients
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently and productively
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and organization skills
• Outstanding judgment
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies