What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor & Employment (Junior-Level) Litigation Associate Attorney – Am Law 100 Firm position at McCormack Schreiber Legal Search?
About the Position:
We are working with the Chicago office of a growing international law firm that has an active need for an employment litigator to join as an associate This law firm is a go-to labor and employment firm for major national corporations, with broad expertise and expansive coverage across the United States.
Highlights:
· Chambers-ranked Labor & Employment practice
· Ranked as one of the top firms to work for in the Midwest by Vault Law
· Ranked by BTI as a Leader in Employment Litigation and in Complex Employment Litigation
· Recognized by the American Bar Association for its pro bono work
· Recognized on the Client Service A-Team report by BTI Consulting
Responsibilities:
· Represent employers in wage and hour class actions
· Defend class and collective action claims, EEOC systemic investigations, and cases related to Title VII, Title IX, the Equal Pay Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, FMLA, the False Claims Act, retaliation, whistleblowing and discrimination
· Litigate noncompete and restrictive covenant matters
Required Qualifications:
· 1-3 years of employment litigation experience
· Strong academic credentials
Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $215,000 - $250,000.
About Us:
McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago’s leading legal search firm. We leverage more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.
Salary : $215,000 - $250,000
