Labor and Employment Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Associate to join its team in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will be a 3rd-4th year associate with experience in labor and employment litigation.

Duties

• Handle temporary restraining order and temporary injunction expedited relief proceedings.
• Manage trade secret misappropriation and noncompete litigation.
• Conduct wage and hour class action litigation and union negotiations.
• Provide advice and counseling on OSHA matters.
• Engage in single plaintiff employment litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other court filings.
• Participate in trial preparation and settlement conferences.

Requirements

• Strong legal writing skills.
• Experience with discovery and motion practice.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, collegial environment.
• Demonstrated client relationship and business development skills.

Education

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active member in good standing of the Bar of the jurisdiction(s) where admitted to practice.
• Timely admission to the Bar of the hiring office's state required.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Exceptional work ethic.
• Top academic credentials.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement plan.
• Disability and Life insurance.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Backup Care for Dependents.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.