Associate Attorney - Employment and Civil Litigation

Illinois Defense Counsel; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

CLE and bar dues

Malpractice coverage

401(k)

Job summary

The Law Offices of Ruth I. Major, P.C. seeks an associate attorney with at least two years of litigation experience to support and progressively manage matters from intake through resolution in employment and civil litigation.

We value strong research and writing, client communication, and the ability to manage deadlines under pressure. This is a primarily remote role with occasional in-person collaboration in Chicago and Rosemont.

Qualifications

• Two years of litigation experience required.
• Strong research and writing abilities demonstrated by writing samples.
• Experience with written discovery and motion practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and responses in state and federal court.
• Handle written discovery, document review, and disputes including Rule 201(k) conferences.
• Prepare for and take or defend depositions.
• Draft demand letters, settlement correspondence, and separation agreements.
• Prepare charges and responses before the IDHR and EEOC.
• Appear at status hearings and other court proceedings.
• Research and analyze employment and civil litigation issues under federal and Illinois law.
• Meet with clients to develop case chronologies and evaluate claims.
• Assist in mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Excellent writing skills

Legal research

Discovery & motions

Education

J.D. in Illinois

Job description

Associate Attorney – Employment and Civil Litigation

The Law Offices of Ruth I. Major, P.C.

Chicago and Rosemont, Illinois | Full-Time | Primarily Remote

Compensation: $125,000 – $140,000 per year, depending on experience, plus

Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, CLE and bar dues, malpractice coverage, and 401(k).

About the Firm

The Law Offices of Ruth I. Major, P.C. is a litigation boutique representing employees, executives, and professionals in employment and business disputes. Our work covers discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, wage, contract, and defamation claims, as well as executive separation agreements and partnership disputes. We litigate in the Circuit Court of Cook County, other Illinois state courts, federal court, and before the IDHR and EEOC.

We are a small firm. Associates do real work from day one: they handle substantive assignments directly, have regular contact with clients, and work closely with the principal attorney.

The Position

We are looking for an associate attorney with at least two years of litigation experience to support and increasingly manage matters from intake through resolution. The right candidate writes well, is comfortable in court, performs well under pressure and tight deadlines, and can take an assignment and run with it.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and responses in state and federal court
• Handle written discovery, document review, and discovery disputes, including Rule 201(k) conferences and motions to compel
• Prepare for and take or defend depositions
• Draft demand letters, settlement correspondence, and separation and release agreements
• Prepare charges and position-statement responses before the IDHR and EEOC
• Appear at status hearings, motion calls, and other court proceedings
• Research and analyze employment and litigation issues under federal and Illinois law
• Meet with clients, develop case chronologies, and evaluate claims
• Help prepare for mediation, arbitration, and trial

Qualifications

Required

• J.D. and license to practice in Illinois, in good standing
• At least two years of litigation experience
• Excellent research and writing skills, with writing samples that show it
• Experience with written discovery and motion practice
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines across several matters
• Ability to work well under pressure, stay composed during fast-moving litigation, and turn around high-quality work on short notice
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to take ownership of assignments in a demanding, small-firm environment

Preferred

• Experience in employment law (plaintiff or defense), such as Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Whistleblower Act, or the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act
• Deposition experience
• Admission to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
• Experience with Illinois e-filing and federal CM/ECF
• Experience at a small firm or with direct client contact

The Law Offices of Ruth I. Major, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.