Labor And Employment Attorney

Distinct | North America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The AM50 Firm in Chicago seeks an attorney with 2 to 5 years of experience in employment litigation or counseling to join its Labor and Employment practice. You will handle sophisticated employment disputes while also advising employers on policies, decisions and compliance issues to prevent future claims.

Your work includes defending discrimination, harassment and wage/hour claims, advising on day-to-day workplace issues, and managing litigation from inception through resolution.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Illinois Bar and 2–5 years of employment litigation or counseling experience.
• Strong academics, writing and matter management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Defend discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wage/hour claims
• Advise employers on day-to-day workplace issues and compliance matters
• Manage litigation and administrative proceedings from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, position statements, agreements and workplace policies
• Conduct depositions and attend hearings, mediations and arbitrations
• Collaborate with partners and clients on litigation and risk management strategy

Skills

Litigation skills

Employment law

Analytical writing

Matter management

Education

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

The strongest employment attorneys are both litigators and trusted business advisers.

This opportunity offers the chance to develop both sides of that practice.

A leading AM50 firm with a specialist Labor and Employment practice is seeking an attorney with 2 to 5 years of experience for its Chicago office.

The role combines sophisticated employment litigation with practical counseling work. You will help employers respond to active disputes while also advising them on the policies, decisions and compliance issues that can prevent future claims.

Your work will include:

• Defending discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wage and hour claims
• Advising employers on day to day workplace issues and compliance matters
• Managing litigation and administrative proceedings from inception through resolution
• Drafting pleadings, motions, position statements, agreements and workplace policies
• Conducting depositions and attending hearings, mediations and arbitrations
• Working directly with partners and clients on litigation and risk management strategy

Candidates should be admitted to the Illinois Bar and have 2 to 5 years of relevant employment litigation or counseling experience. Strong academics, writing, analytical and matter management skills are essential.

This is a strong fit for an attorney who wants sophisticated work, a recognized national platform and a sustainable route for long term development.

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