REMOTE - Labor Attorney

Jobot; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Flexible work schedules

Complete benefits package

Accelerated career growth

Fun company activities

Job summary

Jobot seeks a traditional labor attorney with 3–5 years of associate experience to join a Chicago-based firm focused on representing employers in labor relations and employment matters. The role involves handling a broad range of employment litigation across commercial matters, immigration, and related areas.

The successful candidate will join a premier firm recognized for growth, with a strong commitment to professional integrity, client service, and ongoing development in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the state.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in employment litigation, with focus on labor law, immigration, and general litigation.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all aspects of employment litigation, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, and other employment-related matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
• Participate in all phases of the litigation process, including discovery, settlement negotiations, trial preparation, and trial.
• Advise clients on their legal rights and obligations under federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Develop case strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys and partners.
• Stay abreast of developments in employment law and advise clients accordingly.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards and professionalism at all times.

Skills

Employment litigation

Labor law

Immigration law

Commercial litigation

Legal research & writing

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Traditional Labor Attorney – Room For Growth, Hybrid Work!

Salary: $150,000 - $215,000 per year

Chicago-based law firm concentrates exclusively on the representation of employers in labor relations, employment litigation, employee benefits, and business immigration matters.

Named to 2024 Best Law Firms List for Employment, Labor, Litigation, and Immigration law!

Why join us?

• Meaningful Work!
• Best in Class Firm!
• Competitive Compensation Package!
• Complete Benefits Package!
• Flexible Work Schedules!
• Accelerated Career Growth!
• Fun Company Activities!
• Many More!

Job Details

We are looking to hire a 3 to 5 year associate attorney with experience handling matters under the National Labor Relations Act!

Our premier law firm is currently seeking a Permanent Associate Attorney specializing in Employment Litigation. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling a variety of employment-related litigation on behalf of our diverse client base. This includes but is not limited to matters related to commercial litigation, employment law, labor law, immigration, and general litigation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in these areas and will be able to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, competence, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Representing clients in all aspects of employment litigation, including but not limited to wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, and other employment-related matters.
• Conducting legal research and drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
• Participating in all phases of the litigation process, including discovery, settlement negotiations, trial preparation, and trial.
• Advising clients on their legal rights and obligations under federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Developing case strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys and partners.
• Staying abreast of developments in employment law and advising clients accordingly.
• Maintaining the highest ethical standards and professionalism at all times.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the state.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in employment litigation, with a focus on commercial litigation, employment law, labor law, immigration, and general litigation.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload.
• Exceptional negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients in employment litigation cases.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team, where you will have the chance to make a significant impact. If you are a motivated, detail-oriented, and dedicated legal professional with a passion for employment law, we would love to hear from you.

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