Education Litigation Associate

Overview

Husch Blackwell LLP is a national law firm with multiple locations across the United States, dedicated to our clients and the industries they serve.

We have an immediate opening in our Kansas City office for an Education Litigation Associate with three to five years of experience
, including federal judicial clerkship experience, preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience with all aspects of state and federal education litigation and administrative proceedings, including experience defending constitutional claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against governmental entities and governmental officials. Familiarity with immunity defenses, such as qualified immunity and Eleventh Amendment immunity is essential. Experience handling substantive claims that involve free speech, freedom of religion, due process, sex discrimination and harassment, race discrimination and harassment, and disability discrimination is preferred.

• Represent clients in state and federal education litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Defend constitutional claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against governmental entities and governmental officials; apply immunity defenses including qualified immunity and Eleventh Amendment immunity.
• Address substantive claims involving free speech, freedom of religion, due process, discrimination and harassment related to sex, race, and disability.
• Contribute to case strategy, negotiations, and advocacy as part of a team.

• Excellent academic credentials and strong writing skills.
• Commitment to the higher education industry; superior interpersonal skills; ability to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrated judgment, ability to manage multiple projects, clear communication, and ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action.
• Active Missouri and Kansas bar license or commitment to obtaining both as soon as possible.
• Proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and experiences.

We look for a diverse candidate pool and are committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and much more.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample through our online application process at