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Chicago office of our client seeks litigation associate attorney with 2-4 years of experience. The candidate should preferably have labor and employment background. Federal clerkship is preferred. Legal

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills is needed.

Established around the mid-nineteenth century, this prestigious law firm employs a considerably large number of highly skilled attorneys. Some of its main areas of practice are business-corporate law, environmental, international, real estate, and tax. The firm's attorneys specialize in complex legal issues related to the automobile, energy-utilities, financial services, and gaming practice industries. An equal opportunity employer, this firm encourages diversity and inclusion at the workplace.

Labor & Employment

Full-Time

Chicago office of our client seeks mid-level traditional labor associate attorney with 4-6 years of law firm experience. The candidate will be training and counseling clients concerning traditional labor issues, assisting with grievance arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, and policy drafting. Will be having direct and independent client counseling of in-house attorneys, human resources professionals, and managers on wide array of labor and employment issues, including individual terminations, reductions in force (including adverse impact analyses and OWBPA disclosures), compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations (including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, WARN, and whistleblower and anti-retaliation laws), classification of workers as employees or independent contractors, mergers and acquisitions, and internal investigations. Drafting and negotiating employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, employment policies, and separation and release agreements. Should have experience representing employers in National Labor Relations Board proceedings, union avoidance, collective bargaining and labor arbitration. Legal

The candidate must be an excellent writer with finely honed analytical skills, able to handle multiple matters with independence and sound judgement, and able to work effectively and efficiently with other attorneys and staff inside and outside of the Labor and Employment Group. Should possess strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.

This Chicago-based law firm with more than 100 lawyers has established itself as a great place to work for those who want to do quality work and, at the same time, give back to their community. Its lawyers come from Harvard, Northwestern, University of Illinois, as well as other regional law schools. The firm focuses on complex litigation matters and sophisticated business transactions, particularly litigation, business counseling for startups and other established companies, trusts and estates, and complex securities and finance matters. The firm has sophisticated clients, provides its associates with great opportunity to succeed, and provides a very collegial and supportive environment for all of its attorneys. Associates are hired in specific departments, but they are free to find their niche in a particular practice area or align themselves with a specific partner. This firm is the best place to work for someone who is looking for an alternative to the conservative and stodgy big-law firm environment. Compensation is tops for Chicago.

Labor & Employment

Full-Time

Chicago office of our client seeks associate attorney with 5-7 years of experience and exposure to business litigation, insurance defense litigation, professional liability and employment. The candidate should have a willingness to travel to collar counties for court. Admission to practice in the state of Illinois is required. Legal

This Chicago office is part of a full service law firm that practices in most areas including certified NFL agents, commercial litigation, defamation, and ERISA.

Labor & Employment

Full-Time

Chicago office of our client seeks senior associate attorney with 3-7 years of experience and exposure to business litigation, general litigation, professional liability, and/or employment law. The candidate should have admission to practice in the state of Illinois. License in Indiana would be helpful. Legal

Ideal candidate must possess excellent organizational skills, be detail oriented and must communicate with clients and colleagues effectively and in a timely manner. must have graduated with a 3.2 law school GPA or higher.

This Chicago office is part of a full service law firm that practices in most areas including certified NFL agents, commercial litigation, defamation, and ERISA.

Labor & Employment

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks employment associate attorney with 3-4 years of experience. The candidate should preferably have 2+ years of experience with transactional employment law (including employment due diligence). Proficient knowledge of the full range of employment laws, administrative procedures and litigation procedures is required. Experience drafting employment and separation agreements is required. Experience with restrictive covenants is required. Some experience with traditional labor matters is strongly preferred. Must be current member of the Illinois Bar. Legal

Excellent writing and analytical skills, along with a strong academic background.

This firm is rapidly expanding into new locations and acquiring top talent. It is no longer just a Chicago-based firm, and instead has become an international law firm. It has a reputation as being a very profitable and busy firm. Its clients are the Who's Who of corporate America, as well as a slew of high technology companies. It is a full-service firm, and still has one of the best tax practices in the country. Other strong areas of the firm include corporate, real estate, intellectual property, and governmental affairs. The environment is not uptight, but you are expected to produce top-quality work. Most lawyers continue to support each other and are quite happy. Doors are open for lawyers interested in discussing both work-related and personal issues, and everyone seems to get along with one another. They are selective and would only hire the best and brightest, but candidates from top regional schools are welcome.

Labor & Employment

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks labor and employment attorney with 8+ years of experience in employment litigation/counseling. The candidate should preferably have higher education experience. Must have $500,000+ portable book of business. Legal

Must possess excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication and legal analysis skills. Should have JD degree from an ABA accredited law school. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills is needed.

This is a branch office of a regional Midwest law firm whose clients range from one person to start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. This is a full service firm that has offices throughout the mid-west. This is a great firm that dedicates a portion of its lawyers' billable hours to do pro bono work. This is a nice place to work, and people are quite friendly. The firm hires from both regional and national law schools and values an attorney's personality and diversity of experience.

Labor & Employment

Full-Time