Labor & Employment Associate

Husch Blackwell LLP is a national law firm with multiple locations across the United States, dedicated to our clients and the industries they serve.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

We have an immediate opening in our Chicago office for a Labor & Employment Associate with four to seven years of experience preferred.Candidates should have an active Illinois bar license and experience with Illinois-specific employment law.

Candidates should have significant employment litigation experience, with the ability to handle depositions and primarily run cases, with oversight. Candidates should also have experience counseling clients on a full range of employment law issues. The candidate will work primarily with attorneys in our Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation business unit.

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, a commitment to the community, superior interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure. The candidate should demonstrate exceptional judgment, the ability to effectively handle multiple projects, and the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action. We look for proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experience for a diverse candidate pool.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and much more. Associates Pursuant to applicable state laws, the compensation range for this position is $240,000 to $260,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Associates are eligible for an Associate Performance Bonus and Client Development Bonus.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume through our online application process at www.huschblackwell.com.

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