Major, Lindsey & Africa's Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for a part-time interim employment and investigations attorney.
Overview: Our client is seeking an interim employment attorney for immediate part-time work of 10-15 hours/week for 3-6+ months.
Company: Client is a global supplier of custom food products and proteins to leading foodservice and retail food brands.
Location: Hybrid onsite 1 day/week in Aurora, IL area.
Experience and Qualifications:
J.D. degree from an accredited law school and licensure in Illinois
6-15+ years of employment counsel experience
Experience with investigations including on sensitive matters
Experience with early case assessment including reviewing documents, identifying gaps, and preparing related statements
Intake and triage of incoming employment cases/claims
Experience working with and counseling HR on employment issues and matters
Additional "nice to have" experience:
Dealing with subpoenas, wrinkles in garnishment cases, requests for employee personnel files.
Terminations
Experience taking the lead on high level case assessments and preparing issue statements.
Responsibilities Include:
Overseeing and handling employment and investigation matters
Intake and triage in employment cases.
Investigations - including sometimes highly sensitive matters
Early case assessment - reviewing docs, identifying gaps in the documents
Intake and triage of cases that come in. Cases can include allegations of harassment and retaliation
Dealing with subpoenas, garnishment cases, and requests for employee personnel files
Terminations
Counseling and coaching HR through employment relations matters and on investigations
Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA's Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources
All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.
Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.