Labor & Employment Associate: Litigation & Counseling

barnes; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg LLP seeks a Labor & Employment Associate in its Chicago office with 2-5 years of experience in employment litigation and counseling. The position focuses on defending employers in wage/hour matters, advising on employment law, and handling traditional labor issues within a national practice.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong writing and analytical skills, admission to the Illinois Bar, and a collaborative mindset geared toward contributing to a growing, diverse team.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of 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.
• Willingness to contribute to a national practice and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff cases.
• Provide employment law advice and counseling to clients.
• Represent employers in wage/hour and class-action matters.
• Collaborate with a growing national practice and internal teams.

Skills

Litigation experience

Wage & hour experience

Writing & research

Team collaboration

Education

J.D.

Job description

Barnes & Thornburg LLP seeks a Labor & Employment Associate in its Chicago office with 2-5 years of experience in employment litigation and counseling. The position focuses on defending employers in wage/hour matters, advising on employment law, and handling traditional labor issues within a national practice.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong writing and analytical skills, admission to the Illinois Bar, and a collaborative mindset geared toward contributing to a growing, diverse team.