Mid-Level Labor & Employment Associate

Winston Taylor LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Taylor LLP in Chicago seeks a mid-level Labor & Employment associate with a minimum of three years of employment litigation experience. The ideal candidate will be admitted to the Illinois Bar and possess strong case management, research, and writing skills, with experience coordinating matters in Illinois state and federal courts.

The role includes counseling clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, drafting employment agreements, workplace policies, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of employment litigation experience.
• Experience managing and coordinating matters in Illinois state and federal courts.
• Counseling clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Drafting employment agreements, workplace policies, and employee handbooks.
• Assisting with investigations into employment-related disputes.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in employment litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Advise on compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Draft and review employment agreements, policies, and handbooks.
• Coordinate matter management and case preparation.

Skills

Employment litigation

Case management

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Overview

• Requires a minimum of three years of employment litigation experience.
• Encompasses managing and coordinating matters in Illinois state and federal courts.
• Involves counseling clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, drafting employment agreements, workplace policies, and employee handbooks, and assisting with investigations into employment-related disputes.

Posting details

Practice Area: Labor & Employment

Winston Taylor is seeking a mid-level Labor & Employment associate to join its Chicago office. Candidates must have at least three years of employment litigation experience and be admitted to the Illinois Bar. The ideal candidate will have strong case management, research, and writing skills, as well as experience managing and coordinating matters in Illinois state and federal courts. The candidate should also have experience counseling clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; drafting employment agreements, workplace policies, and employee handbooks; and assisting with investigations into employment-related disputes.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

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