Labor and Employment Associate (Chicago)

Labor & Employment Associate (Chicago, IL)

A nationally recognized management-side labor and employment law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join its Chicago office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated employment matters for a diverse client base ranging from regional employers to Fortune 500 companies.

Responsibilities:

• Handle a broad range of employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff claims and wage and hour class and collective actions.
• Manage cases through all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Provide strategic counseling on employment law issues and workplace compliance matters.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on complex and high-profile labor and employment matters.
• Leverage emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools, to enhance legal services and client outcomes.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 3-5 years of labor and employment law experience with a large law firm.
• Minimum of 3 years of employment litigation experience.
• Experience handling wage and hour matters and single-plaintiff employment claims.
• Active Illinois bar license in good standing.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Interest in utilizing innovative technologies to improve efficiency and client service.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary ranging from $225,000 to $250,000 , commensurate with experience.
• Eligibility for performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other firm-sponsored benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.