Barnes Labor & Employment Associate at Barnes & Thornburg LLP handles employment litigation and counseling with 2–5 years of experience. The role includes managing single-plaintiff employment matters and wage and hour class action litigation.
Responsibilities
Handle single-plaintiff employment litigation and counseling
Provide employment law advice and counseling
Represent employers in wage and hour and employment class action matters
Manage traditional labor law matters including arbitrations, contract administration, and NLRB issues (preferred)
2–5 years of substantive experience in employment litigation and counseling, including single-plaintiff employment matters
Experience with wage and hour matters and employment class action litigation
Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills
Strong academic credentials
Admission to and good standing with the Illinois Bar
Successful candidates will be highly motivated to contribute to an active national practice, demonstrate initiative and a willingness to assume responsibility for client matters, and possess strong interpersonal skills to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
About Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 national, full-service law firm with 26 offices. The firm has an exceptional reputation for fostering an inclusive, collegial, and supportive environment where attorneys can thrive, develop professionally, and advance their careers.
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Preferred
Experience in traditional labor law including arbitrations, contract administration, and NLRB matters
