Employment Law Of Counsel - Kansas City

Stinson Leonard Street•Parkville, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stinson LLP seeks an of counsel with at least seven years of experience with adversary employment law matters to join our Kansas City office. The position will require candidates to handle employment discrimination claims for the life of the matter from responding to EEOC and state equivalent agency charges through to trial/arbitration or appeal. The candidate must have substantial experience practicing before the EEOC and fair employment practices agencies and in federal and state courts. Experience working under litigation management and billing guidelines used by large corporate clients and insurers is preferred. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment.

Requirements

At least seven years of experience with adversary employment law matters
Substantial experience practicing before the EEOC and fair employment practices agencies and in federal and state courts
Excellent writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills
In-depth understanding of employment laws including, but not limited to, Title VII, ADEA, ADA, and FMLA
Active Missouri license
Experience using legal-focused AI or other efficiency tools that streamline complex tasks and help improve accuracy and productivity

Nice To Haves

Experience working under litigation management and billing guidelines used by large corporate clients and insurers
Licenses in other states preferred, specifically Minnesota or eligibility to become admitted in Minnesota

Responsibilities

Defending employment-related administrative investigations and litigation
Responding to charges of discrimination and request for information and interviews by the EEOC and fair employment practices and similar agencies
Preparing and responding to pleadings
Leading e-discovery and fact development, including conducting witness interviews and internal investigation, propounding and responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and preparing witnesses to be deposed
Responsibility for all aspects of developing defense and litigation strategy
Non-dispositive and dispositive motion practice and appearance at court or arbitration hearings
Preparing for and leading trial, arbitration, and appeals as needed
Participation in mediation or other ADR and development of settlement strategy
Organization and ability to coordinate and prioritize among numerous competing matters
Receptiveness to supervision but able to work independently
Directing and managing work of junior attorneys, paralegals, and staff who may assist on matters