Labor employment litigation associate

At Baker & McKenzie LLP, we are different in the way we think, work and behave - like no other firm and few other businesses. As a team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 lawyers, in more than 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community and are committed to world-class career development to everyone in every job at every level in our firm. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm and a distinctive way of thinking, working and behaving - as a passionately global and genuinely collaborative firm.

Our North America Employment & Compensation Practice Group provides clients with “one stop” domestic and international employment law counseling and litigation representation. We assist multinational companies with their international and domestic labor and employment issues, from expansion into or exit from new jurisdictions to deploying and managing a global workforce, to defending them in litigation in both state and federal court. We “translate” the international landscape for in-house counsel and managers with global responsibilities. We lead cross-border and multi-disciplinary employment projects providing commercially practical support for our clients’ global operations.

Baker McKenzie seeks an associate attorney for its domestic Labor & Employment Litigation practice in California, Chicago, or New York. The position will encompass a diverse range of employment matters including litigation of multijurisdictional class and collective cases and high stakes, complex disputes. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years of employment litigation experience, strong academic credentials, and excellent communication, analytical and writing skills, e.g., Law Review. Major top tier law firm experience in an employment litigation practice is preferred and a federal judicial clerkship is a plus. Must be admitted and a member in good standing of the California, IL, or NY Bar to apply. The candidate must have the ability to function smoothly in a global team environment with culturally diverse team members.

Please include a cover letter, transcripts, writing sample, and resume with your application.

For candidates living and working in our California and New York offices, the annual salary range is between $235,000 and $390,000.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories (arrest and conviction records), in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. Should candidates require any reasonable adjustments and/or accommodations when applying to or interviewing with our Firm, please notify [email protected].