Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

Position Overview

Take the next step in your employment law career with a firm that combines sophisticated legal work, strong attorney development, and a clear path to partnership. Join a growing Employment Law practice where you'll work directly with employers on complex workplace matters, gain meaningful responsibility, and develop your practice alongside experienced attorneys. The firm offers a collaborative environment, high-quality work, and a sustainable 1,800-hour billable expectation that supports long-term success. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking a destination firm where they can build a career, develop client relationships, and advance from Associate to Director and ultimately Shareholder.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise employers on a broad range of employment law matters, including workplace compliance, employee relations, risk management, and policy development.
• Represent management-side employers in employment litigation, administrative proceedings, investigations, and dispute resolution matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, handbooks, policies, and related employment documents.
• Partner directly with business owners, executives, and management teams to provide practical legal guidance and strategic counsel.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to deliver comprehensive solutions for employers.

Qualifications / Nice to Have

Must Have

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• 3+ years of employment law experience.
• Experience advising employers on employment-related issues.
• Experience handling employment litigation, agency claims, workplace investigations, or employment disputes.

Nice to Have

• Experience representing middle-market or privately held businesses.
• Wage and hour, restrictive covenant, or executive employment experience.
• Experience independently managing matters and client relationships.
• Interest in developing business and growing a long-term practice.

Benefits

• Base salary of $175,000 to $225,000+, depending on experience.
• Annual hours bonus paid for all billable hours worked above the firm's 1,800-hour target.
• 15% origination bonus on collected revenue from self-generated business.
• Eligibility for profit-sharing contributions, historically ranging from $7,500 to $15,000 annually, based on associate productivity.
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility and a preference for candidates located in the Chicagoland area.
• Opportunity to work alongside approximately 75 attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Mentorship from experienced attorneys with backgrounds at prominent law firms.
• Clear and transparent advancement path from Associate to Director (Non-Equity Partner) to Shareholder (Equity Partner).
• High-quality work, sophisticated employer-side matters, and a culture that supports professional growth and work-life balance.

- 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 08/24/2026 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.

Salary

$175000 - $225000 USD per year