Law Firm

Chicago, IL, United States

Associate – Employment

Attorney

2-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join McDermott Will & Emery as an Associate in Employment Law H2: Accelerate Your Career in the Top Workplace for Lawyers Overview: - McDermott Will & Emery is a leading global law firm with over 1,400 lawyers and 1,200 business professionals - Recognized as a top workplace by The American Lawyer, Working Mother Magazine, Vault, and the Human Rights Campaign - Prioritizes warmth, authenticity, and diversity in its award-winning culture - Offers personalized guidance, structured mentorship, and confidential career coaching for attorneys - Emphasis on work/life balance with a focus on wellness, including being the first firm to offer billable hours for wellness - Generous compensation packages with individual merit-based system Job Title: - Associate in Employment Law Location: - Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Chicago Experience: - 2-4 years of experience in employment advice and litigation, preferably in California, Illinois, or New York - Experience in wage & hour, single-plaintiff and discrimination, and non-compete/trade secret matters - Traditional labor experience is a plus Responsibilities: - Provide legal advice and representation in employment matters - Conduct legal research and analysis - Draft legal documents and pleadings - Participate in client meetings and negotiations - Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners Qualifications: - 2-4 years of experience in employment law - Excellent writing and analytical skills - Strong academic background - Admission to practice in the jurisdiction of application Benefits: - Competitive compensation packages - Top benefits program - Award-winning professional development programs - Industry-leading wellness initiatives - Support for work/life balance Expected Pay Range for Associates: - 2024/2023 Class Compensation Years: $225,000 - 2022 Class Compensation Years: $235,000 - 2021 Class Compensation Years: $260,000 - 2020 Class Compensation Years: $310,000 - 2019 Class Compensation Years: $365,000 - 2018 Class Compensation Years: $390,000 - 2017 Class Compensation Years: $420,000 - 2016 and more senior class compensation years: $435,000 To Apply: - Submit application online through the web apply portal - Direct questions to Amanda Ryan, Lateral Associate Recruiting Manager, at Join McDermott Will & Emery as an Associate in Employment Law and accelerate your career in a top workplace for lawyers. Our leading global law firm is dedicated to excellence, collaboration, and community, and we prioritize warmth, authenticity, and diversity in our award-winning culture. As an associate, you will receive personalized guidance, structured mentorship, and confidential career coaching both in and outside of the office. With us, you can live a life you love while thriving in your career. Our ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience in employment advice and litigation, preferably in California, Illinois, or New York, with knowledge in wage & hour, single-plaintiff and discrimination, and non-compete/trade secret matters. Traditional labor experience is a plus. We value excellent writing and analytical skills, as well as a strong academic background. Admission to practice in the jurisdiction of application is required. At McDermott, we believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation package, top benefits program, award-winning professional development programs, and industry-leading wellness initiatives. We are proud to be the first firm to offer billable hours for wellness. Join us and become a part of a culture of belonging that champions your individuality as both a person and a professional. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to work with a leading global law firm. Submit your application through our web apply portal and direct any questions to Amanda Ryan, Lateral Associate Recruiting Manager, at . We look forward to hearing from you!

Online through web apply portal

Qualification and Experience Must be admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying

Legal

Amanda Ryan
Lateral Associate Recruiting Manager
McDermott Will & Emery
Three Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94111
Fax: 650 815 7401