Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a skilled Labor & Employment Associate Attorney with 2–3 years of litigation experience to join their Chicago office. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing team, handling a wide range of employment-related disputes, including complex matters such as trade secrets and restrictive covenants. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and contribute to the firm's continued success in employment law.

Duties:

• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and briefs related to employment litigation.
• Participate in expedited restrictive covenant and trade secret proceedings.
• Assist in the labor and employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
• Conduct thorough fact investigations, analyze complex issues, and prepare detailed reports.
• Communicate with clients to provide counsel on employment-related legal matters.
• Interview witnesses and draft investigation reports as part of internal investigations.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support the team on various legal matters.

Requirements:

• 2–3 years of experience in labor and employment law, particularly in litigation involving trade secrets and restrictive covenants.
• Proven experience handling complex disputes and litigations.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• General understanding of court filing procedures and litigation processes.
• Experience conducting investigations and analysis for employment-related issues.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic background with high grades.

Certifications:

• Admitted to and in good standing with the Illinois State Bar.
• Federal clerkship experience is a plus.

Skills:

• Expertise in employment law and litigation, including restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and general employment matters.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and drafting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with clients and colleagues effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Retirement planning and wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities and career growth.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.