Sheppard Mullin · 2 days ago
Labor & Employment Litigation Associate (Chicago)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$235K/yr - $260K/yr
2+ years expSheppard Mullin is a global Am Law 100 full-service law firm seeking a 2–3 year Labor & Employment or Litigation Associate Attorney to join their Chicago office. The role involves advising employers on various aspects of employment disputes and litigation, with opportunities to engage in drafting legal documents and supporting M&A transactions.
AdviceConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Opportunities to draft pleadings and briefs, participate in expedited restrictive covenant and trade secret proceedings, support the labor and employment aspects of M&A transactions, communicate with clients, and interview witnesses and draft investigation reports
Qualification
Required
2–3 years of Labor & Employment or Litigation Associate Attorney experience
Strong academic background
High grades
Strong work ethic
Admitted to and a member in good standing of the Illinois Bar
Stellar writing skills
Efficient and strong researching skills
Knowledge of court filing procedures
Conducting complex fact investigation and analysis
Attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and multi-task various assignments and deadlines
Proactivity
Resume, cover letter, writing sample (an original draft rather than a professor- and/or law partner-edited version) and law school transcript are required to apply
Preferred
Experience with trade secret and restrictive covenant matters (including TROs and preliminary injunctions)
Federal clerkship experience
Company
Sheppard Mullin
Sheppard Mullin is a full service AmLaw 50 firm with over 1200 attorneys in 16 offices located throughout California and in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Washington, D.C., Brussels, London, Seoul and Shanghai.
1001-5000 employees
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