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?