Employment Associate – Leading Am Law 50 Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Am Law 50 firm in Chicago is seeking an Employment Associate with 3-4 years of experience in employment law. The role involves counseling and litigation support for clients across various industries. This firm is recognized for its collaborative culture and robust professional development programs, offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits for work/life balance.

Benefits

Award-winning professional development programs

Excellent benefits program

Wellness initiatives with emphasis on work/life balance

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of employment counseling and litigation experience.
• Experience with non-compete/trade secret litigation preferred.
• Strong academic credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel employers on employment issues including HR, wage and hour, and policies.
• Represent companies in litigation regarding trade secrets and post-employment obligations.

Skills

Employment counseling

Litigation

Writing skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Employment Associate – Leading Am Law 50 Firm

About the Position:
We are working with a leading international law firm that has an active need for an employment lawyer with 3-4 years of experience to join as an associate in Chicago. This practice works with clients across a variety of industries, including food and beverage, health, life sciences, media and entertainment, private client, professional and financial services, retail, technology, and transportation and logistics.

Highlights:
· Ranked as a top workplace in Chicago
· Award-winning professional development programs
· Excellent benefits program and wellness initiatives with emphasis on work/life balance

Responsibilities:
· Counsel employers on a range of employment issues, including HR, wage and hour, employment agreements, RIFs, Title VII, ADA, FMLA, WARN, employment-related arbitration and litigation, and employment-related policies
· Represent companies in litigation to prevent disclosure of trade secrets or violation of non-compete, non-solicit, and other post-employment obligations

Required Qualifications:
· 3-4 years of employment counseling and litigation experience
· Experience with non-compete/trade secret litigation preferred
· Class action litigation experience is a plus
· Strong academic credentials and writing skills

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $260,000 – $310,000.

Position Type

• Associate

Employment Type

• Law Firm

Practice Areas

• Labor/Employment

Job ID

• 2549

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