Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment Litigation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Formal mentorship and training programs

Robust benefits package

Job summary

A prominent law firm located in Chicago, IL is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in civil litigation, especially in labor and employment law. This role offers direct client interaction, significant responsibility in complex legal matters, and a flexible hybrid working schedule. Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package including 401(k), health insurance, and paid parental leave are included.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Handle labor & employment litigation cases.
• Engage with clients directly on legal matters.
• Participate in formal mentorship and training programs.

Skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Licensed to practice law in Illinois

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.

• 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 the 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.

• 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