Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with at least three years of labor and employment litigation experience to join its office in Chicago, IL. This position offers the opportunity to engage in a variety of civil litigation matters with sophisticated clients.

Duties

• Handle a wide range of civil litigation matters.
• Engage with clients directly and assume significant responsibility.
• Collaborate with a large, national practice team.

Requirements

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience, including labor and employment.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in Illinois.
• Outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Motivated to work in a busy national practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Strong analytical and research abilities.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedule.
• Collegial and collaborative environment.
• Formal mentorship, training, and development programs.
• Competitive compensation and annual bonus programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), health insurance, and paid parental leave.

With 15 offices concentrated on the two coasts, plus Chicago and Detroit, this firm has national reach and a rising stature. The firm prides itself on offering individual, corporate, and non-profit clients direct and efficient advice, and on charting a course which secures the best long-term outcome. If you are looking to practice litigation, employment, intellectual property, or corporate law at a firm that is just the right size, this could be an ideal match for you.