Litigation Associate - Labor & Employment

Amundsen Davis, LLC; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm specializing in employment litigation seeks an experienced associate attorney to join its Management-Side Labor and Employment team in St. Charles or Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate holds an active Illinois bar license and has at least three years of litigation experience, including defense litigation in federal and state courts. Strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to client service are essential. The position offers an annual salary range of $125,000 to $175,000 based on experience and includes bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least three years of substantial litigation experience.
• Experience in defense litigation in federal and state courts.
• Background in employment litigation.

Responsibilities

• Join the Management-Side Labor and Employment team.
• Navigate proceedings before administrative agencies.

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Deep commitment to client service

Education

Active Illinois bar license

Law school transcript

Job description

Job Overview

Amundsen Davis seeks an experienced employment litigation associate attorney to join our growing Management‑Side Labor and Employment team in either Chicago or St. Charles, IL. The ideal candidate holds an active Illinois bar license and has at least three years of substantial litigation experience, including navigating proceedings before administrative agencies and defense litigation in federal and state courts. Only those candidates with a background in employment litigation will be considered. Candidates must have strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills and a deep commitment to client service.

Salary & Benefits

The annual base salary range anticipated for this position in Illinois is $125,000‑$175,000, depending upon experience. This salary range excludes available bonus opportunities. A listing of our benefits can be found at https://www.amundsendavislaw.com/careers-attorneys.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, two writing samples* and a law school transcript. This position is not open to recruiters.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

• Amundsen Davis does not utilize any Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its applicant selection or hiring process. Amundsen Davis recognizes the supportive benefits that AI may bring to the practice of law, but we expect it to be just that – supportive of original human thoughts, arguments, and ideas. During the hiring process, it is particularly important for us to see your writing and other communication skills without the aid of AI. Accordingly, Amundsen Davis requires all applicants to fully disclose their use of AI to generate or otherwise supplement any content in communications (i.e., cover letters and emails) with the firm, and other submissions (e.g., resume, writing samples, etc.) to the firm. Other than spellcheck and autofill functions – there is no de minimis exception to this policy. Failure to disclose your use of AI during the hiring process may result in denial of employment, revocation of an employment offer, or termination of employment (if hired).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amundsen Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and encourage workforce diversity. We do not discriminate because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family caregiving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy or disability with respect to hiring, promotion, firing, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.