Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Pay: $260,000.00 - $390,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected law firm handling sophisticated employment litigation for business clients.
• Work on challenging, high-impact cases involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage-and-hour disputes.
• Gain meaningful responsibility, direct exposure to experienced attorneys, and opportunities to grow your litigation skills.
• Enjoy a collaborative team environment that values initiative, professional development, and great legal work.
• Benefit from a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, and discretionary bonus opportunities.

Location

Chicago, IL — Hybrid. Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely while collaborating in person with an accomplished legal team.

Compensation: $260,000 to $390,000 annually, based on experience, plus discretionary bonus eligibility.

Note

Applicants must be admitted to the Illinois Bar and have 2+ years of labor and employment law experience, including hands-on employment litigation involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, or wage-and-hour matters.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established law firm known for delivering strategic legal solutions to sophisticated business clients. Our team combines exceptional legal talent with a collaborative, forward-thinking approach. We believe great attorneys thrive when they're trusted with meaningful work, supported by experienced colleagues, and encouraged to grow.

Job Description

We're looking for a motivated Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join our Chicago team and make an impact on meaningful employment litigation matters.

• Represent clients in employment litigation involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage-and-hour disputes.
• Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery, conduct legal research, and assist with depositions, hearings, and case preparation.
• Develop litigation strategies and collaborate with experienced attorneys on complex employment matters.
• Provide practical legal guidance while helping clients navigate employment-related disputes.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar admission required.
• 2+ years of labor and employment law experience.
• Hands-on experience handling employment litigation matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer the opportunity to build a rewarding legal career while working alongside talented attorneys on meaningful cases. You'll enjoy professional development, mentorship, challenging assignments, and a team that values your contributions.

Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and parental leave, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance