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$245k–$278k/yr
Full-time
postgraduate degree
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan
Posted 11d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Of Counsel will work with the Litigation group to defend employers in workplace matters, including investigations, administrative charges, and lawsuits. They will represent clients in court, mediations, and arbitrations while providing strategic advice on employment-related claims.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a JD from an accredited law school and possess 8+ years of experience, with Illinois Bar admission preferred. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment are required.
Full job description
Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
This position is for the role of an Of Counsel Attorney for the firm’s Chicago Office.
In this role, the Of Counsel will work directly with the Litigation group in advising and defending employers in various workplace matters including investigations, administrative charges, state and federal lawsuits, among other areas of employment defense. The Of Counsel will work with a dynamic group of litigation attorneys and staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Demonstrates ability to independently produce a quality work product
Defense of agency charges of discrimination, lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and advice and counseling involving similar issues
Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations and in arbitration in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, contract, employment tort and non-compete cases
Work as part of a team, especially on larger cases
Skills and Educational Requirements:
JD from accredited law school
8+ years of experience preferred employment law experience a plus
IL Bar Admission preferred
Excellent attention to detail, including working with document intensive cases
Strong organizational and case management skills, including managing numerous cases at once
Ability to work in a collaborative team and effectively utilize other professionals
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in fast-paced environment
For Illinois, the expected salary range for this position is between $245,000-$277,500. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
Employee assistance program and other firm benefits
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Helping employers mitigate workplace law risk and cultivate high-functioning, engaged, stable and diverse workforces.
Industry
Law Practice
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1958
Headquarters
New York, NY.
LinkedIn followers
56,786
Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.
Offices: 666 3rd Avenue, 29th Floor, New York, NY. 10017, US · 1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite S125, West Harrison, NY. 10604, US · 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains, NY. 10601, US · 677 Broadway, 9th Floor, Albany, NY. 12207, US · 150 North Michigan Ave, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL. 60601, US
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