Labor And Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

1-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Labor And Employment Litigation Associate Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of federal and state labor & employment laws and litigation experience in these areas.

Duties:

• Handle aspects of litigation with minimal supervision, including interviewing witnesses, reviewing electronically stored documents, and drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions, interact with clients and opposing counsel, and attend certain court appearances.
• Provide advice and counsel on workplace law issues, including employee relations, risk mitigation, ADA and other workplace accommodations, FINRA arbitrations, employment agreements, reductions-in-force, and employment-related policies.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with federal and state labor & employment laws and litigation.
• Experience with laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADEA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and similar state laws.
• Federal-level judicial clerkship experience is highly preferred.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication and writing skills.
• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• Admission to practice law in Illinois is mandatory.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in Illinois.

Skills:

• Thorough understanding of federal and state labor & employment laws.
• Litigation experience, including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Ability to handle aspects of litigation with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to provide advice and counsel on workplace law issues.
• Experience with employee relations, risk mitigation, and employment-related policies.

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