Litigation Associate

This position is located in our Chicago, IL Office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving BIPA (Biometric Information Privacy Act)
• Class Action experience highly preferred
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.

Skills and Educational Requirements:

• JD from accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
• 3-5 years of experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
• Current IL Bar admission or ability to obtain admission.
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork?