About the Position:
Our client, a full-service, values-driven national law firm is seeking a labor and employment attorney to join its Chicago office as an associate. The firm's employment practice represents employers in counseling and litigation of matters involving discrimination, wrongful discharge, wage and hour, and breach of contract, including class and collective actions. This Am Law firm boasts an amazing combination of a national footprint while still maintaining a familial and welcoming culture.
Highlights:
· Collaborative and social firm atmosphere
· Associates have described the firm as transparent with highly respectful partners and report being well-prepared for partnership
· Firm named a ‘Ceiling Smasher’ for Women Partners
· Firm has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and was named in Bloomberg Law’s most recent Annual DEI Framework
Responsibilities:
· Represent employers in a range of workplace issues and disputes
· Assist clients in maneuvering complex compliance protocols
· Draft and revise workplace handbooks and policies to address new and developing legal requirements
· Draft employment letters, notices, and agreements
Required Qualifications:
· 4-6 years of employment litigation and counseling experience
· Traditional labor expertise preferred
· Strong academic credentials and writing skills
· Comfort with client interaction and desire for development/advancement opportunities
Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
About Us:
McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago’s leading legal search firm. We leverage our nearly 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.
