Midlevel Labor Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an enthusiastic Midlevel Labor Associate with 4-6 years of experience to join their dynamic Labor Group in Chicago, IL. This role focuses on labor law, requiring candidates with substantial experience in this area.

Duties

• Represent clients in grievance arbitration hearings and unfair labor practice proceedings.
• Advise clients on union organizing campaigns.
• Support collective bargaining negotiations.
• Provide management training on the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
• Collaborate with a national team of labor attorneys on complex matters.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of dedicated management-side labor law experience.
• First-chair experience in grievance arbitration matters.
• Ability to manage matters independently and lead proceedings.
• Experience practicing before the NLRB, with first-chair hearing experience preferred.
• Spanish language skills preferred.
• Strong writing skills; writing samples may be requested.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois.

Skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Group health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 20 days of vacation and 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• 10 weeks of parental leave.
• Family care and wellness programs.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306