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Labor And Employment Attorney

Lateral Link, Chicago, IL, United States


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About the Role:
Lateral Link is assisting a prestigious law firm in Chicago with an

UNPOSTED

search for a

Labor & Employment Attorney

with

2-6 years of management-side law firm experience

to handle various litigation, advice, and counseling matters. Ideal candidate will have employment litigation experience, including single-plaintiff actions involving discrimination, harassment, restrictive covenant/trade secret misappropriation and whistleblowing, as well as employment class actions and wage-and-hour collective actions. Experience in all (or most) of the following is preferred:
Conducting internal investigations, responding to demand letters, drafting position statements, handling discovery (including eDiscovery); researching and drafting motions and briefs; preparing for witness interviews and/or depositions, taking and/or defending depositions; working with expert witnesses; preparing for arguments, arbitrations, hearings and trial.
Providing advice and counseling on workplace law issues, including wage and hour, ADA and other workplace accommodation, employment and separation agreements, reductions in-force, and employment related policies.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly regarded group that provides substantive responsibility and strong hands-on training and mentorship from the get go, along with top of the market compensation and a flexible, supportive, and fun culture.
Requirements:
Candidates must have an active license to practice law in the U.S., a law degree from a top tier law school, and at least

2+ years of post-JD experience

in L&E matters

in a sophisticated law firm setting .
If you meet these qualifications, please submit your resume here or reach out directly: zatassi@laterallink.com.
Seniority level

Seniority level Associate
Employment type

Employment type Full-time
Job function

Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice
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