Labor And Employment Attorney

We are working with a growing defense firm, looking for a Labor and Employment Attorney to join their team. Specifically, they are looking for someone who has 3+ years of Labor & Employment experience, in addition to litigation experience.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of Labor & Employment experience
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to develop creative solutions to meet client needs
• Impeccable written, verbal and advocacy skills with a high level of attention to detail
• JD from an accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
• Licensed and in good standing in the state of Illinois

Responsibilities:

• 1800 billable environment
• Represent employers in federal and state court litigation, administrative proceedings, and arbitration.
• Advise clients on employment law compliance, workplace policies, and risk management strategies.
• Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, wage and hour issues, employee discipline, and termination.
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, and restrictive covenants.
• Represent organizations in labor disputes, grievance procedures, arbitration hearings, and administrative proceedings.

The annual salary for this position is between 140k-170k. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Full Benefits offered - Medical, Dental, etc. Flexible work schedule + PTO + Vacation time