Employment Law Staff Attorney - Kansas City

Stinson LLP seeks a staff attorney 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 of the position include:

• Excellent writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills;
• In-depth understanding of employment laws including, but not limited to, Title VII, ADEA, ADA, and FMLA.
• Responsibility in 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; and
• Receptiveness to supervision but able to work independently;
• Directing and managing work of junior attorneys, paralegals, and staff who may assist on matters;
• Experience using legal-focused AI or other efficiency tools that streamline complex tasks and help improve accuracy and productivity.

Active Missouri license is required. Licenses in other states preferred, specifically Minnesota or eligibility to become admitted in Minnesota. This position allows for flexible, hybrid remote and in-office work options, but is not a fully remote position. The billable hour target for this position is 1,550 with a pay range of $115,000-$125,000 based on experience, with the potential to earn an annual discretionary bonus.

Occasional travel is required.

Please apply online at https://www.stinson.com/careers-current-opportunities. Applicants should provide a resume, cover letter, unofficial law school transcript and a writing sample. For questions, contact recruiting@stinson.com. Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

For information about Stinson, visit us at www.stinson.com and the NALP Directory of Legal Employers, https://www.nalpdirectory.com/.

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential.

Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or email stinson.humanresources@stinson.com.

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