Employment Litigation Attorney

Pay: $145000.00 - $180000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Handle sophisticated employment litigation while advising both employees and employers on high-impact workplace matters.
• Take meaningful ownership of cases client relationships negotiations agreements and litigation strategy.
• Join a collaborative boutique practice where attorneys are encouraged to think creatively and contribute ideas.
• Work on a diverse mix of matters involving discrimination restrictive covenants executive compensation severance workplace investigations and employment agreements.
• Enjoy hybrid flexibility after the initial onboarding period.
• Benefit from a manageable 1500 annual billable-hour expectation professional development support generous PTO profit sharing and discretionary bonus potential.

Location: Chicago IL. The position begins in office for approximately the first 90 days to support onboarding and team integration then transitions to a hybrid schedule with a few days per week in the office and additional flexibility to work from home.

Note: Candidates must be actively licensed to practice law in Illinois and have both 3 years of litigation experience and 3 years of employment law experience. Strong litigation writing client counseling civil procedure strategic thinking and independent case management skills are essential.

About Us

We are a woman-owned boutique law practice focused on employment and business law representing both individuals and businesses in sophisticated workplace matters. Our team combines assertive advocacy creative problem-solving and thoughtful client counseling while maintaining a collaborative and growth-oriented culture. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage employment litigation matters from strategy through resolution.
• Draft pleadings motions briefs discovery and other litigation documents.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop practical case strategies.
• Advise clients on employment disputes workplace issues agreements policies and risk management.
• Handle matters involving discrimination restrictive covenants executive compensation severance and other employment issues.
• Draft and review employment agreements workplace policies and related documents.
• Negotiate agreements settlements and resolutions on behalf of clients.
• Counsel clients through complex and sometimes sensitive workplace disputes.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and professional staff on litigation and advisory matters.
• Potentially mentor and support less experienced attorneys and staff.
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive strategic and professional communication.
• Meet an annual expectation of approximately 1500 billable hours.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar license required.
• 3 years of litigation experience required.
• 3 years of employment law experience required.
• Strong understanding of civil procedure and litigation practice.
• Excellent legal research writing analysis and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage clients and provide practical legal counsel.
• Strong negotiation strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Ability to work under pressure meet deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word Outlook and Excel.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation of $145000 to $185000 based on experience.
• Hybrid flexibility after the initial onboarding period.
• 1500 annual billable-hour expectation.
• Health dental disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) profit sharing.
• Generous paid time off.
• Professional development budget.
• Discretionary bonus opportunity.
• Collaborative boutique environment with meaningful responsibility and direct client impact.
• Exposure to sophisticated employment matters representing both employers and employees.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: IL bar license. 3 yrs litigation exp. 3 yrs employment law exp

• Required Years as Associate: 3

• Salary bands (ONLY IF ATTORNEY ROLE):

• 3 to 4 years: $145000 to $155000

• 5 to 6 years: $155000 to $170000

• 7 years: $170000 to $185000

Submission Email / Name: Angelia -

Quick Recruiter Reference

Chicago boutique employment law firm seeking an Illinois licensed attorney with 3 years litigation and 3 years employment law experience. Role independently handles employment litigation counseling agreements negotiations and client relationships. $145000 to $185000 hybrid after initial in-office onboarding.

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