Employment Litigation Associate

ClimbHire Search Services; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ClimbHire Search Services seeks an experienced Employment Litigation Associate to join a leading Chicago labor and employment practice. The attorney will handle management-side employment matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour issues, and related disputes, representing employers in lawsuits and administrative proceedings.

The successful candidate will have 4–7 years of employment litigation experience, strong writing and advocacy skills,

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar in good standing.
• 4–7 years of employment litigation experience, preferably representing employers.
• Experience handling management-side employment litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience managing litigation matters and handling depositions, discovery, and motion practice.

Responsabilités

• Represent employers in federal and state court litigation, administrative proceedings, and other employment-related disputes.
• Manage all phases of employment litigation, including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, position statements, and other substantive legal documents.
• Advise and counsel management-side clients on a wide range of employment law issues and workplace matters.
• Represent employers before administrative agencies, including the EEOC and applicable state and local agencies.
• Develop litigation strategies and assess legal risks, exposure, and potential resolution strategies.
• Work collaboratively with partners and other attorneys while taking ownership of assigned matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.

Connaissances

Writing

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Formation

J.D. from an accredited law school

Description du poste

Practice Area: Labor & Employment Litigation

Position Overview

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Associate with 4–7 years of management-side employment litigation experience to join its growing Labor & Employment practice in Chicago.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience representing employers in a broad range of employment-related disputes, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and other workplace-related claims. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys handling sophisticated employment matters, developing strong client relationships, and taking an active role in all phases of litigation.

The successful candidate will be a motivated, detail-oriented attorney with strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employers in federal and state court litigation, administrative proceedings, and other employment-related disputes.
• Manage all phases of employment litigation, including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, position statements, and other substantive legal documents.
• Advise and counsel management-side clients on a wide range of employment law issues and workplace matters.
• Represent employers before administrative agencies, including the EEOC and applicable state and local agencies.
• Develop litigation strategies and assess legal risks, exposure, and potential resolution strategies.
• Work collaboratively with partners and other attorneys while taking ownership of assigned matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar and good standing.
• 4–7 years of employment litigation experience, preferably representing employers in a law firm environment.
• Substantial experience with management-side employment litigation and a strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Experience handling discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience managing litigation matters and handling depositions, discovery, and motion practice.