Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate (Wage & Hour)

McDermott Will & Schulte; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 235,000 - 455,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Top benefits

Award-winning professional development

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte in Chicago seeks an Associate with 4–7 years of employment-law experience to join our Employment Practice Group. You will work on wage-and-hour counseling and litigation, including class and collective actions, and contribute to complex employment litigation.

The ideal candidate has strong writing, research and analytical skills, solid academics, and is admitted to the Illinois Bar. We value collaboration, growth, and a culture of belonging.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of employment law experience with focus on wage-and-hour matters.
• Experience with class and collective actions, including wage-and-hour matters.
• Demonstrated litigation, writing, research and analytical abilities.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar.

Responsibilities

• Join the Employment Practice Group in the Chicago office.
• Advise and litigate on wage-and-hour counseling and complex employment matters.
• Contribute to client counseling, strategy, and case development.

Skills

Employment law experience

Wage-and-hour counseling

Litigation experience

Class actions & collective actions

Writing and research skills

Analytical skills

Strong academic credentials

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte in Chicago seeks an Associate with 4–7 years of employment-law experience to join our Employment Practice Group. You will work on wage-and-hour counseling and litigation, including class and collective actions, and contribute to complex employment litigation.

The ideal candidate has strong writing, research and analytical skills, solid academics, and is admitted to the Illinois Bar. We value collaboration, growth, and a culture of belonging.