Labor & Employment Associate Attorney
$260k - $390kOrionplacement
Pay: $260,000.00 - $390,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a highly respected law firm handling sophisticated employment litigation for business clients.
- Work on challenging, high-impact cases involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage-and-hour disputes.
- Gain meaningful responsibility, direct exposure to experienced attorneys, and opportunities to grow your litigation skills.
- Enjoy a collaborative team environment that values initiative, professional development, and great legal work.
- Benefit from a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, and discretionary bonus opportunities.
Location
Chicago, IL — Hybrid. Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely while collaborating in person with an accomplished legal team.
Compensation: $260,000 to $390,000 annually, based on experience, plus discretionary bonus eligibility.
Note
Applicants must be admitted to the Illinois Bar and have 2+ years of labor and employment law experience, including hands-on employment litigation involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, or wage-and-hour matters.
About Us
Confidential Employer.
We are an established law firm known for delivering strategic legal solutions to sophisticated business clients. Our team combines exceptional legal talent with a collaborative, forward-thinking approach. We believe great attorneys thrive when they're trusted with meaningful work, supported by experienced colleagues, and encouraged to grow.
Job Description
We're looking for a motivated Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join our Chicago team and make an impact on meaningful employment litigation matters.
- Represent clients in employment litigation involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage-and-hour disputes.
- Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
- Manage discovery, conduct legal research, and assist with depositions, hearings, and case preparation.
- Develop litigation strategies and collaborate with experienced attorneys on complex employment matters.
- Provide practical legal guidance while helping clients navigate employment-related disputes.
Qualifications
- Active Illinois Bar admission required.
- 2+ years of labor and employment law experience.
- Hands-on experience handling employment litigation matters.
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.
Why You Will Love Working Here
We offer the opportunity to build a rewarding legal career while working alongside talented attorneys on meaningful cases. You'll enjoy professional development, mentorship, challenging assignments, and a team that values your contributions.
Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and parental leave, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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