Labor & Employment Associate - Chicago

BUCHALTER LLP • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a mid-level associate to join our Labor and Employment Practice Group in Chicago. The candidate must be currently licensed to practice law in Illinois. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of solid experience litigating, including employment cases. In addition, we’d like a candidate with some employment advice experience, such as drafting handbooks and employment-related agreements, but this experience is not required. Candidates must have strong writing and time management skills. Buchalter employment attorneys partner closely with clients to provide broad, protective counsel that minimizes risk exposure. Our critical risk-management solutions allow clients to focus on managing their businesses while we manage the details of their employment problems. We work with business management to ensure workplace compliance and an immediate response when conflict arises. We provide advice and counsel to business and defend employers from lawsuits. Our clients vary from closely-held companies to major financial institutions, banks, restaurant chains, manufacturers and retailers, with offices and locations nationwide. A career at Buchalter is an opportunity to do exciting work with a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm. We value an energizing and supportive environment that promotes success for our clients and each other.

Requirements

• Currently licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• 3+ years of solid experience litigating, including employment cases.
• Strong writing skills.
• Strong time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Some employment advice experience, such as drafting handbooks and employment-related agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad, protective counsel that minimizes risk exposure.
• Ensure workplace compliance.
• Provide immediate response when conflict arises.
• Provide advice and counsel to businesses.
• Defend employers from lawsuits.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Various types of bonuses
• Unlimited PTO
• 401k
• Full benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees