Labor & Employment Associate — Second Chair Trials

Chicago Transit Authority; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Transit Authority in Chicago, IL, seeks a labor and employment attorney to assist senior attorneys, second-chair trials and hearings, manage a docket, and advise clients with paralegal support.

Requirements: JD from an accredited law school, Illinois bar admission, and at least one year of employment or labor law experience. Strong research, writing, and negotiation skills are required; travel to court and client sites may be needed.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited school of law.
• Active Illinois bar admission.
• At least 1 year of experience in employment or labor law.

Responsibilities

• Handles own docket of cases, charges, and other matters.
• Appears before courts and agencies to handle trials, hearings, and arbitrations.
• Takes and defends depositions and other discovery.
• Prepares witnesses for testimony and advises on evidence needed.
• Drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, and position statements.
• Provides advice on labor/employment matters.
• Leads or supports teams including paralegals on large matters.

Skills

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Chicago Transit Authority in Chicago, IL, seeks a labor and employment attorney to assist senior attorneys, second-chair trials and hearings, manage a docket, and advise clients with paralegal support.

Requirements: JD from an accredited law school, Illinois bar admission, and at least one year of employment or labor law experience. Strong research, writing, and negotiation skills are required; travel to court and client sites may be needed.