Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment Litigation

O'Hagan Meyer

$115K — $190K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of civil litigation experience, primarily in labor & employment, professional liability, insurance defense/coverage, and class actions.
  • Demonstrated exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
  • Strong academic credentials necessary for competitive practice.
  • Motivated to contribute to a busy national practice with a proactive approach.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for teamwork and collaboration.
  • Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing.

Responsibilities

  • Handle a variety of civil litigation matters.
  • Engage in labor and employment litigation cases with sophisticated clients.
  • Conduct thorough legal research and writing for case preparation.
  • Communicate effectively with clients regarding their legal matters.
  • Collaborate with a large team on complex cases and client needs.
  • Assume significant responsibility for case management and outcomes.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid working schedule to promote work-life balance.
  • Supportive work environment with low turnover and a collegial atmosphere.
  • Opportunities for direct client interaction and responsibility on complex legal issues.
  • Access to formal mentorship and ongoing professional development programs.
  • Competitive compensation paired with annual bonus opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
Full Job Description
O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a Associate Attorney with at least three years of labor & employment litigation experience to join its Chicago, IL office. This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide-range of civil litigation matters involving cutting-edge topics and sophisticated, interesting clients.

O'Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.

Requirements
  • 3+ years of civil litigation experience, including labor & employment, professional liability, insurance defense/coverage, class actions
  • Candidates should demonstrate outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills, as well as strong academic credentials.
  • The ideal candidate will also be highly motivated to be part of a busy national practice, demonstrate initiative, assume responsibility for matters, and possess the interpersonal and communication skills to work well as part of a large, collaborative team.
  • Candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in IL.

Benefits
  • Flexible hybrid schedule.
  • Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
  • Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.
  • Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates.
  • Competitive compensation and several annual bonus programs.
  • Robust benefits package, including 401(k) plan, health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program.


Salary contingent on experience, Salary Range: $115,000 to $190,000

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