Senior Associate Attorney/Counsel - Employment & Class Action

Senior Associate Attorney/Counsel - Employment & Class Action

Join a top-tier AmLaw 100 firm as a Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel in Chicago, specializing in Employment and Class Action brief writing. This pivotal role centers on handling complex legal issues with a specialized focus on crafting briefs and legal documents for class action litigations. It offers the chance to work on high-stakes, groundbreaking cases across multiple jurisdictions, providing substantial opportunities for professional growth and expertise in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment.

Salary: $225,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate extensively with class action merits teams to prepare in-depth and comprehensive briefs and motions.
• Draft complex dispositive motions, motions for summary judgment, and decertification motions.
• Handle motions to compel arbitration, and prepare comprehensive mediation statements.
• Conduct robust legal research and integrate relevant legal precedents to support case facts and strategies.
• Prepare detailed opposition briefs for class and collective treatment as well as appellate briefs.
• Develop mediation statements and other critical legal documents for varied jurisdictions.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Bar Admission in Illinois.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in legal research and writing, specifically in class action matters.
• Proven expertise in forming and executing brief strategies for complex class action cases.
• Exceptional attention to detail with superior research, organizational, and writing skills.
• Updated knowledge of employment and class action law across various jurisdictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a large, prestigious law firm environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Skills:

• High-level proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Advanced writing skills tailored to the precise demands of class action litigation.
• Effective communication skills, capable of conveying complex legal ideas succinctly.
• Strategic thinking in handling high-profile legal cases.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Access to cutting-edge cases and legal issues.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.