Labor And Employment Attorney

Employment Litigation Attorney - Chicago - Hybrid - Mid-size Firm

Great opportunity to join a growing local mid-sized law firm with clear partnership opportunities and great culture. The firm is focused on helping associates and junior partners grow alongside the firm.

Details:

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Practice Area Focus: Employment Litigation
• Compensation : $187,000 - $250,000+ depending on years of experience
• Billable hours: 1850 a year
• Hybrid after initial onboarding period

Qualifications:

3-10 years of experience in Employment Litigation including:

• Defending against discrimination claims under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, IHRA, IWA, and similar common law claims.
• Defending against wage and hour and other class action claims under the FLSA, IMWL, IWPCA, and BIPA.
• Defending and/or prosecuting trade secret violations and breaches of confidentiality, non-compete, and non-solicitation agreements.
• Trial experience (first or second chair) and/or experience presenting witnesses at trials, hearings, arbitrations, or similar proceedings in employment law matters.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Admission to the Trial Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
• Appellate experience in employment law cases, including briefing and/or oral argument.
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Portal book of business is welcomed but not necessary