Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment Litigation

Ohagan Meyer; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Competitive compensation

Robust benefits package

Annual bonus programs

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking an 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 offers a flexible hybrid schedule, a collaborative environment, and robust benefits including a comprehensive package and annual bonus programs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience, including labor & employment, professional liability, insurance defense/coverage, class actions.
• Outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong motivation, initiative, and ability to work in a large, collaborative team.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in IL.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide-range of civil litigation matters for sophisticated clients.
• Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex matters.
• Participate in mentoring and development programs for associates.
• Contribute to a busy national practice with initiative and accountability.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Writing skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal/communication skills

Education

Bar admission 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 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.

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