Labor & Employment Associate — Litigation & Counseling

Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Chicago seeks a Labor & Employment Associate with 2–5 years of experience in employment litigation and counseling. The practice covers employment litigation, advice and counseling, and traditional labor management matters.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling single-plaintiff employment matters, wage and hour issues, and employment class actions, with strong writing and analytical skills and admission to the Illinois Bar. Join a national firm.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of substantive experience in employment litigation and counseling.
• Experience with wage and hour matters and employment class action litigation.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Admission to and good standing with the Illinois Bar.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an active national practice and client matters.
• Work in a collaborative team environment and demonstrate initiative.

Skills

Employment litigation

Counseling

Wage & hour matters

Class action litigation

Writing skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Chicago seeks a Labor & Employment Associate with 2–5 years of experience in employment litigation and counseling. The practice covers employment litigation, advice and counseling, and traditional labor management matters.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling single-plaintiff employment matters, wage and hour issues, and employment class actions, with strong writing and analytical skills and admission to the Illinois Bar. Join a national firm.