Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney – Chicago, IL

Am Law Firm | Management-Side Employment Litigation | Employment Counseling Estimated Base Salary: $235,000–$390,000 | Depending on Experience Ready to take your Labor & Employment practice to the next level?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is working with a

nationally recognized Am Law firm

that is actively seeking a talented

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

to join its

Chicago office

. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney interested in sophisticated employment litigation, workplace counseling, and representing employers in complex labor and employment matters. If you're looking for challenging litigation, meaningful client responsibility, and opportunities to develop your practice alongside experienced employment attorneys, I'd love to connect! Qualifications

Experience in

management-side labor and employment litigation

.

Experience defending employers in

discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims

.

Familiarity with

federal and state employment laws

, including Title VII, the ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and FLSA.

Experience handling

discovery, depositions, substantive motion practice, and litigation strategy

.

Experience with

employment counseling, workplace investigations, or wage and hour matters

is a plus.

Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to manage sophisticated litigation matters and collaborate with attorneys and clients.

The Opportunity

The selected attorney may work on sophisticated labor and employment matters, including: Employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation litigation

Wage and hour disputes, including class and collective actions

Wrongful termination and restrictive covenant litigation

Employment counseling and regulatory compliance

Workplace investigations and employment-related risk management

Administrative agency proceedings and employment litigation

Drafting motions, conducting depositions, and developing litigation strategies

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Estimated base salary of $235,000–$390,000

, depending on experience and qualifications Sophisticated employment litigation and counseling matters Exposure to major corporate clients and complex workplace disputes Meaningful litigation responsibility and direct client interaction Collaboration with experienced labor and employment attorneys Opportunities for professional development and long-term career advancement Interested in Learning More?

If you're a

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

looking for sophisticated litigation, competitive compensation, and meaningful opportunities for career growth in

Chicago

, I'd welcome a confidential conversation. Whether you're actively considering a move or simply curious about this opportunity, I'd be happy to share more information. All inquiries are confidential. Your resume and identifying information will never be shared with a firm without your permission. Devney Ayers Director of Legal Recruiting Aligned Talent Acquisition View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io