Employment Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Associate Attorney

Employment Associate Attorney

Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated Employment Associate Attorney to join our litigation-focused employment practice. The successful candidate will provide legal counseling to employers, manage complex employment disputes, and support all phases of litigation from pre-suit counseling through trial. This role emphasizes motion practice, discovery, depositions, and strategic case development in both employment and related commercial litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to clients on employment law matters including policies, compliance, investigations, and risk management
• Manage a caseload of employment and commercial litigation matters, handling pleadings, discovery, and motion practice
• Draft, file, and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including summary judgment motions and responses
• Prepare and defend depositions; conduct witness preparation and manage deposition strategy
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, and legal correspondence with a high degree of accuracy and persuasiveness
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates on case strategy, client pitches, and settlement negotiations
• Participate in trial preparation and, when appropriate, take an active role at trial or in arbitration proceedings
• Assist in developing business for the practice through client relationship management and contributing to proposals and thought leadership

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Barred in IL
• 4+ years of employment litigation and counseling experience
• Proven experience in motion practice, including drafting and arguing summary judgment motions
• Experience conducting and defending depositions and handling all stages of discovery
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with experience preparing briefs, pleadings, and client advisories
• Excellent client counseling and oral advocacy skills; comfortable advising employers and employees on complex legal issues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage competing deadlines, and prioritize a busy caseload
• Familiarity with e-discovery tools and litigation technology; attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Professionalism, sound judgment, and a commitment to ethical practice

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/02/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.