Labor and Employment Associate

3-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

- Title: Labor and Employment Associate
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Salary: Competitive, based on experience
- Firm Name: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
- Department: Labor & Employment
- Experience: 3-4 years
- Practice Area: Labor & Employment

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, a top-ranked law firm, is currently seeking a talented and experienced Labor and Employment Associate to join our team in the Chicago office. This is a partner-track position with competitive salary and benefits, based on the candidate's experience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in wage and hour class actions and a deep understanding of Illinois employment law. Experience with affirmative action and OFCCP compliance is a plus. The candidate should have at least three to four years of employment litigation experience, excellent academic credentials, and exceptional writing skills. They should also be able to handle multiple assignments efficiently while maintaining top quality work. Illinois bar admission is required for this position.

At Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, we value diversity and promote a collaborative work environment. Our Labor & Employment Group works closely with clients to provide strategic advice and representation in all areas of labor and employment law, including wage and hour compliance, discrimination and harassment claims, and labor negotiations. As a member of this team, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and handle complex and challenging legal issues.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

- Handling wage and hour class actions and other employment litigation matters
- Providing advice and counsel to clients on Illinois employment law and compliance with affirmative action and OFCCP regulations
- Conducting legal research and writing memoranda, briefs, and other legal documents
- Collaborating with other team members and managing multiple assignments concurrently
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the Illinois bar
- 3-4 years of employment litigation experience
- Strong understanding of Illinois employment law
- Experience with wage and hour class actions and affirmative action/OFCCP compliance
- Excellent academic credentials
- Exceptional writing and research skills
- Ability to work efficiently and produce high-quality work under tight deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with clients and team members

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. We also provide professional development opportunities and support for career advancement.

If you are a talented and motivated attorney looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in the field of labor and employment law, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and take your career to the next level.

H1: Join Our Team as a Labor and Employment Associate in Chicago
H2: Partner-Track Position with Competitive Salary and Benefits

Bold Headlines:
- Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Seeking Labor and Employment Associate in Chicago
- Competitive Salary and Benefits for Partner-Track Position
- Top-Ranked Law Firm in Chicago Offering Opportunity for Experienced Employment Litigation Attorney

Bullet Points:
- Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is actively recruiting a partner-track employment litigation associate in Chicago
- Seeking candidates with specific experience in wage and hour class actions and Illinois employment law
- Ideal candidates will have 3-4 years of employment litigation experience, strong academic credentials, and excellent writing skills
- Illinois bar admission is required
- Responsibilities include handling wage and hour class actions, providing legal advice, and conducting research and writing
- Competitive salary and benefits package offered, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities available
- Join a diverse and collaborative team at a top-ranked law firm in Chicago.

Not Applicable

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more.

Not specified

Employment Litigation, Illinois Employment Law, Affirmative Action/OFCCP Compliance

J.D. from an accredited law school

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample through our online application system.

Qualification and Experience Three to four years of employment litigation experience, strong academic credentials, Illinois bar admission

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