Labor And Employment Associate Attorney

Job Title: Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Job Overview:
A reputable law firm based in Chicago is seeking an experienced Labor and Employment Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled attorney to contribute to a well-regarded practice specializing in advising and representing management clients on a broad spectrum of labor and employment issues. The firm offers a collaborative environment with ample opportunities for professional growth, hands-on experience, and client interaction.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) issues, wage and hour laws, employee benefits, and executive compensation.
• Handle complex litigation matters, including motion practice, discovery, and depositions.
• Advise clients on employment law issues such as restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and class action lawsuits.
• Draft and review legal documents, including briefs, motions, and discovery requests.
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously and coordinate with clients on ongoing cases.
• Stay up to date with developments in labor and employment law and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of labor and employment law experience, ideally with a management-side focus.
• Proven litigation experience, including exposure to wage/hour, class actions, and restrictive covenant cases.
• Ability to conduct thorough legal research and draft high-quality legal documents.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases.
• A J.D. degree (or equivalent) and a strong academic background.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar or plans to gain admission in Illinois.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree.

Certifications:

• Active bar membership, preferably in Illinois.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Client-focused approach to legal services.
• Proficiency in legal software and case management tools.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Job Location:

• Chicago, IL

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and class year.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Optional health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Firm-paid life and disability benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days.
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).
• Retirement planning with 401(k) options.
• Professional development opportunities through training, mentoring, and feedback.
• Family-friendly policies and work-life balance initiatives.
• Additional perks include employee discount programs, pre-tax commuter benefits, fitness center discounts, and more.

Here is a premier mid-sized law firm, with sophisticated practice in corporate, labor and employment, and litigation. It has one of the most successful and prestigious intellectual property (including patent prosecution and litigation), M&A, finance/commercial lending and investment services (mutual fund, etc.) practices in the nation. With a couple of offices in the East Coast, and a main office in Chicago, this firm is a powerhouse when it comes to technological and financial and finance matters. Its clients range from Fortune 500 corporations, other private and public companies, startups, banks and other financial institutions, securities brokers and dealers, mutual funds, investment advisers, insurance companies, multi-employer benefit plans, manufacturers, universities, school districts, municipalities, utilities, health care institutions, trade and professional associations, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals. Client contact is early, and you are expected to produce and work hard from the first day. Everyone takes their jobs very seriously, but mentorship and guidance is available for those who seek it. The pay is competitive with the largest law firms in Chicago, and the firm provides merit-based bonuses to avoid strict lock-step compensation. Top grades from top law schools are required. For someone who wants to be a part of an innovative, yet prestigious law firm that has superb reputation and sophisticated practice that rivals the large firms in town, this is your place.