Employment Litigation Associate

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$260,000.00/yr - $465,000.00/yr

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An Am Law 200 firm is currently in search of an Employment Litigation Associate for their Chicago office.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• 4-8 years of comprehensive experience in employment litigation, employment counseling, and traditional labor work, demonstrating a strong understanding of labor and employment law intricacies.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Illinois bar, or the ability to waive in asap.

Duties:

• Drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents for employment litigation cases.
• Providing legal advice and counsel to clients on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assisting with internal investigations into allegations of workplace misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Participating in negotiations and settlement discussions with opposing parties in employment disputes.
• Providing support to Senior Attorneys in complex employment litigation matters, including trial preparation and courtroom appearances.

Compensation and Benefits:

• This position offers Cravath scale compensation, spanning from $310,000 to $465,000
• A very reasonable annual billable hours target of 1850.
• Additionally, the firm provides an exceptional benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional development of their employees.

If you would like to discuss this role further in complete confidentiality, please send a copy of your resume or an introductory email to

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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