Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment Litigation

ohagan-meyer

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Chicago · United States

Posted Feb 23, 2026

Full-time
Attorneys - Midwest
Mid-Senior level

Job description

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking a Associate Attorney with at least three years of labor & employment litigation experience to join its Chicago, IL office. This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide-range of civil litigation matters involving cutting-edge topics and sophisticated, interesting clients.O’Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.Requirements3+ years of civil litigation experience, including labor & employment, professional liability, insurance defense/coverage, class actionsCandidates should demonstrate outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills, as well as strong academic credentials.The ideal candidate will also be highly motivated to be part of a busy national practice, demonstrate initiative, assume responsibility for matters, and possess the interpersonal and communication skills to work well as part of a large, collaborative team.Candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in IL.BenefitsFlexible hybrid schedule.Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates.Competitive compensation and several annual bonus programs.Robust benefits package, including 401(k) plan, health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program.Salary contingent on experience, Salary Range: $115,000 to $190,000

O’Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

3+ years of civil litigation experience, including labor & employment, professional liability, insurance defense/coverage, class actions
Candidates should demonstrate outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills, as well as strong academic credentials.
The ideal candidate will also be highly motivated to be part of a busy national practice, demonstrate initiative, assume responsibility for matters, and possess the interpersonal and communication skills to work well as part of a large, collaborative team.
Candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in IL.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid schedule.

Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.
Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates.
Competitive compensation and several annual bonus programs.
Robust benefits package, including 401(k) plan, health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program.

Salary contingent on experience, Salary Range: $115,000 to $190,000

O’Hagan Meyer is a civil defense firm with 300 attorneys located in 26 offices across the United States. Our nationally honored and well-regarded attorneys represent a diverse range of clients in a wide variety of practice groups, including labor & employment, wage & hour, ERISA & employee benefits, commercial litigation, insurance coverage litigation, consumer financial services litigation, professional liability, products liability and tort litigation, sports law & NIL, cybersecurity and many others.As a national law firm defending corporations, non-profits, associations and their officers & directors in every manner of litigation, O'Hagan Meyer provides individualized services that clients expect when defending cases against them. The firm places an emphasis on strong legal work and excellent service while focusing on preventative counseling and a results-oriented approach to litigation.

As a national law firm defending corporations, non-profits, associations and their officers & directors in every manner of litigation, O'Hagan Meyer provides individualized services that clients expect when defending cases against them. The firm places an emphasis on strong legal work and excellent service while focusing on preventative counseling and a results-oriented approach to litigation.