Chicago Office- Labor & Employment Associate

Winston & Strawn LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Taylor in Chicago seeks a mid-level Labor & Employment associate with at least three years of employment litigation experience. Illinois Bar admission required; strong case management, research, and writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities include coordinating matters in Illinois courts, counseling on compliance with employment laws, and drafting agreements and policies. The ideal candidate will handle investigations into employment-related disputes and contribute to policy

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of employment litigation experience.
• Admitted to the Illinois Bar.
• Strong case management, research, and writing skills.
• Experience coordinating matters in Illinois state and federal courts.
• Experience counseling clients on compliance with employment laws; drafting employment agreements, workplace policies, and employee handbooks; assisting investigations into employment-related disputes.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Draft employment agreements, workplace policies, and employee handbooks.
• Manage and coordinate matters in Illinois state and federal courts.
• Assist with investigations into employment-related disputes.

Skills

Case management

Legal research

Legal writing

Client counseling

Employment law

Court coordination

Policy drafting

Investigations support

Job description

Winston Taylor is seeking a mid-level Labor & Employment associate to join its Chicago office. Candidates must have at least three years of employment litigation experience and be admitted to the Illinois Bar. The ideal candidate will have strong case management, research, and writing skills, as well as experience managing and coordinating matters in Illinois state and federal courts. The candidate should also have experience counseling clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; drafting employment agreements, workplace policies, and employee handbooks; and assisting with investigations into employment-related disputes.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

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