Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment Litigation

O'Hagan Meyer; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Competitive compensation

Robust benefits package

Formal mentorship and training

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Chicago is seeking an Associate Attorney with at least three years of experience in labor and employment litigation. This role offers the opportunity to manage diverse civil litigation cases with sophisticated clients and provides a collaborative work environment. Candidates must be licensed to practice in Illinois and possess strong writing and analytical skills. The firm offers a flexible hybrid schedule and a robust benefits package, along with a competitive salary range from $115,000 to $190,000.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience including labor & employment.
• Outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills required.
• Strong academic credentials necessary.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of civil litigation matters.
• Work within a busy national practice.
• Assume responsibility for matters and collaborate in a team.

Skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Licensed to practice law in IL

Job description

O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a Associate Attorney with at least three years of labor & employment litigation experience to join its Chicago, IL office. This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide-range of civil litigation matters involving cutting-edge topics and sophisticated, interesting clients.

O'Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience, including labor & employment, professional liability, insurance defense/coverage, class actions
• Candidates should demonstrate outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills, as well as strong academic credentials
• The ideal candidate will also be highly motivated to be part of a busy national practice, demonstrate initiative, assume responsibility for matters, and possess interpersonal and communication skills to work well as part of a large collaborative team
• Candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in IL

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedule
• Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment
• Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters
• Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates
• Competitive compensation and several annual bonus programs
• Robust benefits package, including 401(k) plan, health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program

Salary contingent on experience, Salary Range: $115,000 to $190,000