Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 215,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Job summary

Aligned Talent Acquisition partners with a nationally recognized Am Law firm to recruit a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney in Chicago, IL.

The role focuses on sophisticated employment litigation and counseling for management, with opportunities to develop a leadership practice while collaborating with experienced employers' side attorneys.

The position offers a strong salary range ($215,000–$235,000) and comprehensive benefits, along with direct client interaction and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation or employment law experience.
• Interest in management-side counseling and litigation.
• Experience advising employers on workplace issues is preferred.
• Experience with wage and hour collective/class actions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment-related litigation and disputes.
• Advise management on workplace policies and employment law issues.
• Assist with wage and hour collective and class action litigation.
• Conduct legal research, draft motions and pleadings, and participate in litigation strategy.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys and develop client relationships.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment law knowledge

Management-side counseling

Client counseling

Oral advocacy

Job description

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney - Chicago, IL

Am Law Firm | Management-Side Employment Law | $215-000-$235-000

Base Salary: $215-000-$235-000 | Depending on Experience

Ready to take the next step in your Labor & Employment career?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is partnering with a nationally recognized Am Law firm seeking a talented Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its established Employment and Labor practice in Chicago, IL.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated employment litigation and counseling and wants to develop a management-side practice while working alongside experienced attorneys representing employers across a broad range of industries.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation or employment law experience, with an interest in management-side employment counseling and litigation.

• Experience advising employers on workplace issues and employment-related disputes is preferred.
• Experience with wage and hour collective and class actions is a plus, but not required.
• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work collaboratively with attorneys and clients.
• A genuine interest in developing a long‑term management‑side Labor & Employment practice.

The Opportunity

The firm's comprehensive Employment and Labor practice represents employers in sophisticated workplace litigation and counseling matters.

Attorneys will have opportunities to:

• Represent employers in employment‑related litigation and disputes.

• Advise management on workplace policies, compliance, and employment law issues.
• Assist with wage and hour collective and class action litigation.
• Conduct legal research, draft motions and pleadings, and participate in litigation strategy.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys and develop meaningful client relationships.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Base salary of $215-000-$235-000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Sophisticated management‑side employment litigation and counseling
• Exposure to wage and hour collective and class action matters
• Opportunities for direct client interaction and professional development
• Collaborative environment within an established national practice
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k)