Labor & Employment Associate (6-8 years) - Chicago Office Job Listing at Seyfarth Shaw in Chicago, IL (Job ID 1148)

Description

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Labor & Employment Associate with 6 to 8 years of experience for our Chicago office.

You'll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group.  Learn more about our Labor & Employment department here: Employment Litigation | Seyfarth Shaw LLP

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

As an associate in the Labor & Employment Department, you'll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys. 

YOU HAVE:

• 6 to 8 years of labor and employment litigation and counseling experience, including single- plaintiff matters, wage-hour and class/collective action matters, administrative charges, policy review and investigations.

• The ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.

• Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.

• Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills required.

• Must be licensed and admitted to practice in the State of Illinois or have the ability to waive into the State of Illinois.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.

We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.

MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers

NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS:

**Note To Agencies:  Search firms with an active fee agreement may submit candidates for this position via our portal.  Please email Dalene Bryl at dbryl@seyfarth.com for access to submit.  If you do not have an active fee agreement with us, please send a blind profile to Dalene Bryl at dbryl@seyfarth.com.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).   

This position is based in Chicago, IL 60606.

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