Attorney - Labor & Employment

Our client, a business-focused law firm services clients of all sizes and industries across the United States, has an immediate need for an experienced Attorney – Labor & Employment , to join their winning team in Chicago.

Our candidate of choice will work closely with shareholders and to participate in business development and client-facing activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS

• You generally have5-7 years of employment law experience
• You have employment counseling experience with a management-side law firm
• You have solid litigation experience, including motion practice, drafting and responding to discovery requests and will have taken/defended depositions
• You have strong research and brief writing skills
• You have been exposed to wage/hour, employment class action and/or restrictive covenant and trade secrets litigation
• You are comfortable working on multiple matters simultaneously
• You have a J.D. degree (or its equivalent) and strong academic credentials, and you are admitted in (and in good standing with) or taking steps to become admitted in Illinois.

WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with class year and experience.
• Bonus Program: Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Retirement Planning: Opportunity to make traditional pre-tax and/or post-tax Roth 401K contributions through payroll deductions; plans are administered by Vanguard.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training & professional development programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies.
• We offer top-tier, interesting work in a more personalized work environment.
• We allow you to accept as much responsibility and client contact as you are ready to assume.
• We provide substantial professional development assistance in the form of training, mentoring and performance feedback.
• Our compensation and benefits structure is competitive.
• We offer a hybrid work policy with three days a week in-office attendance and two days remote.
• Additional Perks: Employee discount programs, pre-tax commuter benefits, backup child & elder care, Milk Stork, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts and more.

Please apply today to be immediately considered for the role!