Associate

Entry-Level Associate, Employee Benefits — Multi-Office (Chicago)

  • LocationChicago, Illinois
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Compensation$225k–$225k
  • PracticeEmployment & Labor

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Top-tier law firm seeks a Fall 2026 entry-level associate to join its Employee Benefits practice. This is a multi-office opening with placement possible in Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, Seattle, or San Francisco.

Ideal candidates include Tax LLM graduates or third-year law students with strong academic records, excellent writing and analytical skills, and an interest or experience in employee benefits and executive compensation matters. Candidates must be eligible to sit for the bar or already admitted in their resident jurisdiction.

The firm is not accepting submissions from search firms for this role. Compensation and benefits vary by office and will be discussed during the interview process; illustrative salary information was provided for certain jurisdictions in the original posting.

  • Tax LLM or current third-year law student (Fall 2026 entry-level)
  • Excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated interest or experience in employee benefits and executive compensation preferred
  • Eligible to take the bar exam or currently admitted to the bar in the resident jurisdiction

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