Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Talent Acquisition represents a premier Am Law 100 firm in Chicago seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney.

The ideal candidate has 2–6 years of experience handling employment litigation, workplace counseling, investigations, and policy matters for employers across diverse industries.

This hybrid Chicago role offers exposure to sophisticated disputes, direct client interaction, and long-term professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of labor & employment experience
• Experience representing employers in employment litigation
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery
• Experience taking and defending depositions; assist with mediation/arbitration/ trial prep
• Experience counseling employers on employee relations and compliance
• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in state and federal employment litigation
• Counsel on workplace policies, terminations, investigations, and leaves of absence
• Handle employment-related disputes across diverse industries
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests
• Participate in investigations and advise on strategic counseling matters

Skills

Labor & Employment

Employment Litigation

Workplace Counseling

Depositions & Discovery

Legal Research & Writing

Client Service

Multitasking

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Chicago | Hybrid

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$190,000 – $325,000+

Aligned Talent Acquisition is recruiting for an experienced Labor & Employment Associate Attorney opportunity with a leading Am Law 100 firm in Chicago.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in a sophisticated management-side labor and employment practice, including employment litigation, workplace counseling, investigations, and other complex employment matters for employers across a diverse range of industries.

Ideal Background

• 2–6 years of labor and employment experience
• Experience representing employers in employment litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies
• Experience with matters involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, restrictive covenants, and other workplace disputes
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation documents
• Experience taking and defending depositions and assisting with mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation
• Experience counseling employers regarding employee relations, workplace policies, terminations, accommodations, leaves of absence, and employment law compliance
• Experience conducting or assisting with workplace investigations is a plus
• Traditional labor experience involving collective bargaining, grievances, or unfair labor practice matters is a plus
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters in a fast‑paced environment
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

• Sophisticated management-side labor and employment practice
• Combination of employment litigation and day-to-day workplace counseling
• Opportunity to represent employers across a broad range of industries
• Meaningful responsibility and direct client interaction
• Exposure to complex employment disputes, investigations, and strategic counseling matters
• Strong platform for long‑term professional development and advancement