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:
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, an international law firm with more than 900 attorneys, has an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified Labor and Employment Associate with 1-4 years of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Environmental, and Whistleblower experience for a position in its Chicago office. Candidates should have increasingly responsible experience in OSHA compliance, enforcement and related litigation. Litigation experience, including depositions, discovery and motion practice is preferred. Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills required.
Seyfarth has one of the preeminent OSHA practices in the country which is national in scope and covers the full range of OSHA compliance and enforcement issues. The attorneys in the group have extensive trial and appellate experience litigating against both Federal and State OSHA. Seyfarth's workplace whistleblower defense group has extensive experience in representing and defending clients in OSHA lead whistleblower investigations and subsequent litigation. Learn more about our Workplace Safety & Environmental | Seyfarth Shaw LLP.
YOU HAVE:
- 1-4 years of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), and Whistleblower experience.
- Litigation experience, including depositions, discovery and motion practice is preferred.
- Experience in environmental compliance, enforcement and environmental litigation is not required, but will be favorably considered.
- Excellent academic credentials and a solid work ethic along with stellar analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
- Admission to the Illinois Bar or the ability to waive in (required).
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
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS:
At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position.
The salary range for this role is $225,000 to $305,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.
This position is based in Chicago, IL 60606.
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