Employment Litigation Partner

Amundsen Davis seeks an experienced employment litigation partner for leadership opportunities within our growing Management-Side Labor & Employment team in either our Chicago or St. Charles, IL office. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in Illinois and have at least ten (10) years of substantial employment litigation experience including hands-on, first-chair responsibilities. Candidates must have the ability to run cases independently from inception through trial, and have a proven track record of capably handling employment disputes, especially in Cook County and the Northern District of Illinois. This position will represent firm clients in a variety of industries and involving a variety of employment matters including wrongful termination, unfair competition, harassment, wage and hour, and miscellaneous labor law issues. Strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills and a deep commitment to client service are required.

The annual base salary range anticipated for this position in Illinois is $225,000-$275,000, depending upon experience. This salary range excludes lucrative bonus opportunities. A listing of our benefits can be found here:

This position is not open to recruiters.

Amundsen Davis is a full-service business law firm comprised of 270 attorneys headquartered in Chicago. As one of the fastest growing law firms in the Midwest, we understand the entrepreneurial thinking that drives business decisions for our clients. We use this insight to respond to the needs of clients creatively, expediently and pragmatically. The firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the U.S. Our experience in both litigated and transactional matters makes us a unique partner for your business. The law firm has offices in the following locations: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Cleveland and Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; Detroit, MI; and Indianapolis, IN.

Amundsen Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and encourage workforce diversity. We do not discriminate because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family care giving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy, or disability with respect to hiring, promotion, firing, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

Amundsen Davis does not utilize any Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its applicant selection or hiring process. Amundsen Davis recognizes the supportive benefits that AI may bring to the practice of law, but we expect it to be just that – supportive of original human thoughts, arguments, and ideas. During the hiring process, it is particularly important for us to see your writing and other communication skills without the aid of AI. Accordingly, Amundsen Davis requires all applicants to fully disclose their use of AI to generate or otherwise supplement any content in communications (i.e., cover letters and emails) with the firm, and other submissions (e.g., resume, writing samples, etc.) to the firm. Other than spellcheck and autofill functions – there is no de minimis exception to this policy. Failure to disclose your use of AI during the hiring process may result in denial of employment, revocation of an employment offer, or termination of employment (if hired).

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