Labor And Employment Attorney

Lateral Link; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney with 2-6 years of experience to join their prestigious Chicago law firm. This role offers the chance to engage in a variety of litigation and advisory matters, including discrimination and wage-and-hour actions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive environment that emphasizes mentorship and professional growth, while also enjoying top-tier compensation and a flexible work culture. If you are passionate about workplace law and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-JD experience in labor and employment matters.
• Active license to practice law in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation, advice, and counseling on employment law issues.
• Conduct internal investigations and respond to demand letters.

Skills

Employment Litigation

Internal Investigations

Drafting Motions and Briefs

Witness Interviews

Workplace Law Counseling

Education

Law Degree from Top Tier Law School

Job description

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About the Role:

Lateral Link is assisting a prestigious law firm in Chicago with an UNPOSTED search for a Labor & Employment Attorney with 2-6 years of management-side law firm experience to handle various litigation, advice, and counseling matters. Ideal candidate will have employment litigation experience, including single-plaintiff actions involving discrimination, harassment, restrictive covenant/trade secret misappropriation and whistleblowing, as well as employment class actions and wage-and-hour collective actions. Experience in all (or most) of the following is preferred:

• Conducting internal investigations, responding to demand letters, drafting position statements, handling discovery (including eDiscovery); researching and drafting motions and briefs; preparing for witness interviews and/or depositions, taking and/or defending depositions; working with expert witnesses; preparing for arguments, arbitrations, hearings and trial.
• Providing advice and counseling on workplace law issues, including wage and hour, ADA and other workplace accommodation, employment and separation agreements, reductions in-force, and employment related policies.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly regarded group that provides substantive responsibility and strong hands-on training and mentorship from the get go, along with top of the market compensation and a flexible, supportive, and fun culture.

Requirements:

Candidates must have an active license to practice law in the U.S., a law degree from a top tier law school, and at least 2+ years of post-JD experience in L&E matters in a sophisticated law firm setting.

If you meet these qualifications, please submit your resume here or reach out directly: [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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