Labor & Employment Associate Attorney - Chicago
Job Description
Job Description
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Location: Chicago, IL
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Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join their Labor & Employment Practice Group in Chicago. This is a tremendous opportunity for a junior-to-mid level associate to gain hands-on experience in both counseling and litigation while working alongside nationally recognized practitioners.
Candidate Profile
- JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
- Active Bar Admission in Illinois, in good standing
- 2-4 years of substantive labor and employment law experience
- Background in employment counseling, transactional drafting, and litigation, including single-plaintiff and class/collective actions
- Experience with issues such as hiring and separation, wage and hour, EEO, non-compete and trade secret disputes, handbook and policy reviews, corporate due diligence, accommodations and leave laws, and workplace investigations
- Preference for candidates with traditional labor experience, including union-related matters, NLRB proceedings, arbitrations, and collective bargaining agreements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong public speaking ability
- Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, thoroughness, and compliance in all legal matters
- Collaborative, collegial, and committed to professional excellence
Key Responsibilities
- Advise employers on a wide range of employment law issues, including wage and hour, EEO, leave and accommodations, restrictive covenants, and employee separations
- Draft employment agreements, workplace policies, handbooks, and transactional documents
- Handle employment-related due diligence in corporate transactions
- Represent clients in single-plaintiff and class/collective employment litigation matters
- Support clients in internal investigations and regulatory compliance matters
- Engage in traditional labor work, including NLRB proceedings, arbitrations, and collective bargaining negotiations
- Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to provide comprehensive solutions to clients
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to join a nationally-respected Labor & Employment practice with a broad client base spanning diverse industries. Attorneys in this group enjoy early responsibility, direct client contact, and a balance of litigation, counseling, and transactional work. The firm provides exceptional training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities, fostering a collegial and supportive environment where associates can thrive and grow their careers.
Compensation & Benefits