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    Litigation Attorney - Chicago, IL, United States - Jobot

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    Jobot Chicago, IL, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description
    Local Chicago law firm is adding an Employment / HR Litigation Attorney to their team
    This Jobot Job is hosted by: Brandi Tipton
    Seeking a Mid-Senior Level Associate to join its Human Resources & Employment Law Practice.

    The ideal candidate will have significant experience with all aspects of employment litigation, human resources counseling and policy review, and employer training and educational programs.

    Candidates can look forward to gaining direct client interaction, business development experience, and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.

    This role allows a flexible work schedule with a hybrid remote and in-office presence.
    About Our Human Resources & Employment Law Practice

    Our Human Resources and Employment Law Practice advises company management on a broad array of employment matters and state and federal labor laws.

    1) employment and benefits counseling, (2) employee training and educational programs, and (3) employment litigation.
    Planned discharge decisions, including assessing risk and compliance with EEO law
    ~Impact of labor and employment law issues on mergers and acquisitions
    ~Legal compliance audits of human resources practices
    ~Leave issues under the Family and Medical Leave Act, workers' compensation law and the Americans with Disabilities Act
    ~Investigating harassment complaints
    ~Securing I-9 compliance through internal audits
    ~Strategies to ensure exemptions from the requirement of paying overtime

    We have a long history of working closely with our clients' general counsel and/or human resources professionals to proactively consult on a myriad of employment-related issues.

    Our team has all the resources needed to build a "best practices" human resources department and to minimize the risks of litigation.

    In addition to consulting on the latest human resources topics, our attorneys elevate human resources to the "C" suite, draft executive compensation agreements, and design and draft employee benefit plans.

    Our team consists of a diverse group of trial attorneys focusing on all areas of complex commercial disputes for public and private companies, as well as business-related disputes for closely held and family businesses.

    We also represent employers in employment-based lawsuits in state and federal courts across the country and before various federal, state and local governmental agencies.

    We have handled and won cases involving all aspects of employment law, including:

    ~Employment discrimination (race, national origin, age, disability, etc.)
    ~Breaches of contract
    ~80-year old Chicago law firm with a team of over 50 attorneys. Our team consists of a deep bench of sophisticated and experienced attorneys that provide exceptional legal service while affording our clients the benefits of working with an agile and entrepreneurial-minded team of results-oriented, well-rounded professionals.
    Focused on building the next generation of leaders in law.

    Because of the diverse nature of our clients, our attorneys gain exposure to sophisticated transactions, complex litigation and intricate estate/wealth management planning, among other areas.

    Commitment to mentorship, training, and professional development with an achievable path to partnership. When you join us, you are not just getting a job – you are building a career. Opportunity to step into meaningful client relationships and be a key component of the Firm's succession planning efforts
    ~Health care, life and disability insurance
    ~Hybrid in-office/remote role based in our Chicago office

    3- 7 years of experience with both employment litigation and human resources counseling.
    ~Experience researching and/or counseling employers on a variety of human resources-related topics, including accommodations for disabled or pregnant employees, the Family and Medical Leave Act, legal issues relating to potential employment terminations, investigating harassment complaints, wage & hour law and liability related to plant closings.
    ~Strong litigation skills, including researching and writing legal memoranda, drafting complaints, motions and written discovery, taking depositions and preparing for trial.
    ~Experience assisting employers with training their workforces on employment-related topics, including harassment prevention, accommodating disabled employees and leadership/supervisory skills and risk management.
    ~Experience drafting, reviewing and editing employee handbooks and other employment policies.
    ~Experience negotiating and drafting executive employment agreements and restrictive covenant agreements.
    ~Strong writing, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
    ~This attorney will serve as business advisor to clients, guiding them in a full range of legal matters throughout their life cycle.
    ~Candidates must be currently licensed in Illinois or licensed in another state with a UBE score that qualifies in Illinois for comity, be eligible to waive in, or be willing to sit for an upcoming IL bar exam (open to relocation candidates that meet these requirements).
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