Labor & Employment Associate
Job Description
Labor & Employment Associate
Our client, a top AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking a mid-level Labor & Employment Associate to join its Chicago office. The ideal candidate will handle significant responsibilities in employment law litigation matters through summary judgment and trial, including discovery (e-discovery), motions practice in federal and state courts, and responding to administrative agency charges and investigations. The role also involves employment law counseling, advising in-house counsel, HR professionals, and company representatives on employment relationship issues.
The estimated salary range for this position is $230,000 – $340,000 (annually) and may vary depending on experience and other factors.
Qualifications
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must be admitted to and in good standing with the Illinois Bar
- 4+ years of general labor and employment law and litigation experience at a large law firm
- Experience with employment litigation through summary judgment and trial, with minimal supervision
- Experience with wage and hour matters, restrictive covenant, and trade secret matters
- Employment law counseling experience, including drafting employment contracts
- Superior writing skills and strong academic credentials required
About Us
Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.
We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.
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