Chicago Office- Labor & Employment Associate

Winston Taylor LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Taylor LLP in Chicago seeks a mid-level Labor & Employment associate with at least three years of employment litigation experience and Illinois Bar admission.

The ideal candidate will manage case work, conduct research and writing, advise on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, draft employment agreements, workplace policies, and handbooks, coordinate matters in Illinois courts, and mentor junior associates while collaborating with partners.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of employment litigation experience.
• Illinois Bar admission required.
• Experience counseling on compliance with employment laws and drafting policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate employment litigation matters in Illinois state and federal courts.
• Draft employment agreements, workplace policies, and employee handbooks.
• Assist with investigations into employment-related disputes.

Skills

Case management

Legal research

Legal writing

Illinois court experience

Counsel on employment law compliance

Education

Illinois Bar admission

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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