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Range $235,000.00 - $390,000.00
Benefits
world-class career development
collaborative global work environment
Competitive annual salary
Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
opportunities for professional growth
supportive and passionate team
Commitment to equal employment opportunity
Job Description
Baker McKenzie LLP is a globally renowned law firm distinguished by its unique approach to thinking, working, and behaving. With a team comprising approximately 13,000 professionals, including more than 6,500 lawyers distributed across more than 70 offices worldwide, Baker McKenzie stands as a genuinely collaborative and passionately global firm. The firm is dedicated to fostering world-class career development for all its employees across every level and department. Known for its uncompromising commitment to legal excellence, Baker McKenzie offers an unparalleled work environment that emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and cultural diversity, making it a leader among international law firms.Show More
Baker McKenzie's North America Employment & Compensation Practice Group specializes in providing comprehensive employment law counsel and litigation services. This group serves multinational corporations by addressing a wide array of labor and employment challenges, ranging from international expansions and exits in various jurisdictions to managing a globally distributed workforce. The team functions as an invaluable resource for in-house counsel and management, offering practical and strategic solutions related to cross-border and domestic employment issues. They handle complex litigation in both state and federal courts, including multijurisdictional class and collective cases, while delivering commercially-minded, multi-disciplinary employment solutions tailored to global operations.
The current opening is for an associate attorney to join the domestic Labor & Employment Litigation practice based in California, Chicago, or New York. This role requires dynamic involvement in diverse employment matters, notably litigating high-stakes and complex disputes. Ideal candidates will possess between two to six years of experience specifically in employment litigation, coupled with strong academic credentials and superior communication, analytical, and writing skills, ideally demonstrated through involvement in Law Review. Preference is given to candidates from major top-tier law firms with a focus on employment litigation and those who have completed a federal judicial clerkship. Applicants must be admitted to and maintain good standing with the bar in California, Illinois, or New York. The role demands the ability to collaborate effectively within a culturally diverse, global team environment.
Candidates interested in this opportunity are encouraged to submit a cover letter, academic transcripts, a writing sample, and a detailed resume. The firm offers competitive annual compensation ranging from $235,000 to $390,000 for employees located in the California and New York offices. Baker McKenzie maintains an inclusive recruitment policy and welcomes applications from individuals with criminal histories in compliance with local and state legal requirements, underscoring its commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity.Show Less
The current opening is for an associate attorney to join the domestic Labor & Employment Litigation practice based in California, Chicago, or New York. This role requires dynamic involvement in diverse employment matters, notably litigating high-stakes and complex disputes. Ideal candidates will possess between two to six years of experience specifically in employment litigation, coupled with strong academic credentials and superior communication, analytical, and writing skills, ideally demonstrated through involvement in Law Review. Preference is given to candidates from major top-tier law firms with a focus on employment litigation and those who have completed a federal judicial clerkship. Applicants must be admitted to and maintain good standing with the bar in California, Illinois, or New York. The role demands the ability to collaborate effectively within a culturally diverse, global team environment.
Candidates interested in this opportunity are encouraged to submit a cover letter, academic transcripts, a writing sample, and a detailed resume. The firm offers competitive annual compensation ranging from $235,000 to $390,000 for employees located in the California and New York offices. Baker McKenzie maintains an inclusive recruitment policy and welcomes applications from individuals with criminal histories in compliance with local and state legal requirements, underscoring its commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity.Show Less
Job Requirements
- admitted and member in good standing of the California, Illinois, or New York Bar
- 2-6 years of employment litigation experience
- strong academic credentials
- excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills
- ability to work smoothly in a global and culturally diverse team
- preferred experience from major top-tier law firms
- federal judicial clerkship is advantageous
- must submit cover letter, transcripts, writing sample, and resume with application
Job Qualifications
- 2-6 years of employment litigation experience
- strong academic record including Law Review
- major top tier law firm experience in employment litigation preferred
- federal judicial clerkship a plus
- excellent communication and writing skills
- admitted and in good standing of California, Illinois, or New York Bar
- ability to work effectively in a diverse, global team environment
Job Duties
- litigate complex and high-stakes employment disputes
- manage multijurisdictional class and collective litigation cases
- provide domestic and international employment law counseling
- collaborate with global teams on cross-border employment projects
- assist multinational clients with labor and employment issues
- communicate effectively with in-house counsel and managerial clients
- prepare legal documents and conduct research for employment litigation cases
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