<p>Robert Half is looking for an Associate to join a law firm in Chicago, Illinois. This role offers an opportunity to work on high-impact employment litigation cases, with a focus on combating workplace discrimination, harassment, and pay equity issues. If you are passionate about advancing social justice and have a strong background in labor and employment law, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Represent clients in complex employment litigation cases, including discrimination, harassment, and pay equity matters.</li><li>Conduct legal research and draft briefs, motions, and other court filings to support case strategies.</li><li>Manage cases in federal court, ensuring compliance with procedural rules and deadlines.</li><li>Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and provide clear legal guidance.</li><li>Analyze and interpret federal employment laws to develop effective arguments and strategies.</li><li>Participate in depositions, hearings, and trials to advocate for clients.</li></ul>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Job Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Shall consist of, but are not limited to the following:</p><ul><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements and reporting packages with required supporting documentation for all assigned entities by due dates</li><li>Maintain, review and analyze general ledger accounts in connection with financial reporting processes</li><li>Perform analysis of various balance sheet and income statement accounts to identify irregularities</li><li>Ensure that all bank accounts are reconciled daily and follow-up on reconciling items on a timely basis</li><li>Calculate and post expense accruals with high level of accuracy</li><li>Maintaining amortization schedules and recording of accruals</li><li>Responsible for the preparation of the balance sheet reconciliations for assigned properties</li><li>Reconcile and process intercompany transactions on a monthly basis</li><li>Prepare all monthly property management fee calculations and posting charges to respective properties</li><li>Manage, reconcile and process AP transactions</li><li>Assist the Controller with preparation of monthly cashflow tracking and annual budgets</li></ul>
<p><strong>Associate Attorney (Hybrid – Chicago, IL)</strong></p><p>A well-established, union-side labor and employee benefits law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office. This hybrid position offers one remote workday per week after an initial training period.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Firm</strong></p><p>For more than 60 years, the firm has been committed to advancing the labor movement. The team consists of nine attorneys who focus on representing labor unions and Taft‑Hartley employee benefit funds in litigation and advisory matters. The environment is collaborative, collegial, and mission‑driven.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage a diverse docket of labor law and employee benefits matters</li><li>Handle an approximately 50/50 split between labor law and fringe benefits cases</li><li>Represent labor unions and Taft‑Hartley fringe benefit funds before federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration forums</li><li>Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and supporting documents</li><li>Oversee cases independently, including arbitration hearings, mediations, and compliance matters</li><li>Advise clients on litigation risk, strategy, and case resolution</li><li>Participate in negotiations and settlements to advocate for client interests</li><li>Maintain clear and effective communication with clients and internal team members</li><li>Manage multiple matters simultaneously while meeting deadlines</li><li>Contribute to the firm’s mission of advancing labor rights and employee benefits</li></ul>