Employment Associate Attorney

Chicago Hybrid

$235000 $390000

Aligned Talent Acquisition is recruiting for an experienced Employment Associate Attorney opportunity with a leading Am Law 50 firm in Chicago.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in handling sophisticated employment litigation counseling and workplace matters for major corporate clients.

36 years of labor and employment experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

Experience representing employers in complex employment disputes

Experience with matters involving discrimination retaliation wrongful termination wage and hour issues restrictive covenants and other workplace disputes

Experience drafting pleadings motions briefs discovery and other litigation documents

Experience conducting and defending depositions and managing sophisticated discovery

Experience counseling employers regarding workplace policies employee relations terminations investigations and employment compliance

Experience with internal workplace investigations is a plus

Strong legal research writing analytical and advocacy skills

Excellent client service and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters in a fast-paced environment

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Sophisticated employment litigation and counseling work

Opportunity to represent major national and international employers

High level of responsibility and direct client exposure

Complex litigation combined with strategic workplace counseling

Collaborative platform with nationally recognized practices

Excellent long-term career development opportunities

If youre a Chicago employment associate interested in sophisticated employment litigation and counseling work Id love to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity.

Even if youre not actively looking it never hurts to know whats out there. Im happy to discuss compensation partnership track billable expectations firm culture and whether this opportunity could make sense for your career.

All inquiries are confidential.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition