Outten & Golden LLP (“O&G”) seeks a senior-level attorney (associate or counsel) who will work in its Chicago office representing employees on individual negotiation and litigation in all areas of employment law, including cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leaves of absence, layoffs and executive compensation. The attorney will have extensive client contact and the opportunity to work on cases in a variety of contexts including federal and state courts, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative agencies (e.g., the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission).
O&G encourages all of its attorneys to seek out opportunities for public speaking, publishing, and bar association activities. Diversity, inclusiveness and equity are fundamental to our work at O&G. We believe that to be effective advocates for civil rights and workplace fairness we must strive for diversity within our own workforce. We are committed to diversity among our lawyers and staff, and to fostering a collegial and supportive workplace.
Desired Skills and Expertise
• Must have 6-8 years of experience, including substantial experience in employment law.
• Experience interacting with and counseling individual clients.
• Seasoned drafting, writing, analytical, and client management skills.
• Commitment to protecting individual employment rights.
Compensation
Commensurate with experience.
Deadline:
Until position is filled. Prompt submission is encouraged.
Send letter of interest, resume, transcript, and a writing sample of no more than ten pages (not edited by anyone else), by e-mail to [email protected]. Specify in the subject line: Individual Litigation Senior Attorney Application – Chicago. No phone calls please.