Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney - Chicago, IL

Am Law Firm | Management-Side Employment Law | $215-000-$235-000

Base Salary: $215-000-$235-000 | Depending on Experience

Ready to take the next step in your Labor & Employment career?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is partnering with a nationally recognized Am Law firm seeking a talented Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its established Employment and Labor practice in Chicago, IL .

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated employment litigation and counseling and wants to develop a management-side practice while working alongside experienced attorneys representing employers across a broad range of industries.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation or employment law experience , with an interest in management-side employment counseling and litigation.

• Experience advising employers on workplace issues and employment-related disputes is preferred.
• Experience with wage and hour collective and class actions is a plus, but not required.
• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work collaboratively with attorneys and clients.
• A genuine interest in developing a long‑term management‑side Labor & Employment practice.

The Opportunity

The firm's comprehensive Employment and Labor practice represents employers in sophisticated workplace litigation and counseling matters.

Attorneys will have opportunities to:

• Represent employers in employment‑related litigation and disputes .

• Advise management on workplace policies, compliance, and employment law issues.
• Assist with wage and hour collective and class action litigation .
• Conduct legal research, draft motions and pleadings, and participate in litigation strategy.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys and develop meaningful client relationships.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Base salary of $215-000-$235-000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Sophisticated management‑side employment litigation and counseling
• Exposure to wage and hour collective and class action matters
• Opportunities for direct client interaction and professional development
• Collaborative environment within an established national practice
• Comprehensive benefits , including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k)