Hybrid Labor & Employment Attorney — High-Impact Litigation

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Chicago, IL seeks a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join our team and handle sophisticated employment litigation matters.

Qualified candidates will have Illinois Bar admission and at least 2 years of experience, with strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a collaborative environment. Hybrid schedule offered.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar admission is required.
• Minimum 2 years of labor and employment law experience.
• Hands-on experience handling employment litigation matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and collaborate with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in employment litigation including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage-and-hour disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery, conduct legal research, and assist with depositions, hearings, and case preparation.
• Develop litigation strategies and collaborate with experienced attorneys on complex employment matters.
• Provide practical legal guidance while helping clients navigate employment-related disputes.

Skills

Illinois Bar admission

Labor & employment experience

Employment litigation

Legal research & writing

Collaboration & multitasking

Job description

Confidential Employer in Chicago, IL seeks a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join our team and handle sophisticated employment litigation matters.

Qualified candidates will have Illinois Bar admission and at least 2 years of experience, with strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a collaborative environment. Hybrid schedule offered.