Attorney - Employment Litigation - Chicago - $190k

We Are Legal Revolution; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive compensation

Am Law 200 platform

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Chicago seeks a senior Labor & Employment attorney for an Am Law 200 platform. The role combines sophisticated employment litigation with strategic counseling for employer clients in a collaborative team.

Hybrid schedule with three days in the office; base salary up to $190,000 DOE and an annual billable hours target of approximately 1,900. This is a high-impact role within a well-established firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Labor & Employment with litigation and counseling.
• Strong employer-side experience in Employment Litigation.
• Excellent writing, advocacy, and case management skills.
• Experience with class/collective actions or NLRB matters advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers across Labor & Employment disputes.
• Handle litigation including discrimination, retaliation, Wage & Hour, and covenants.
• Advise management and HR on day-to-day employment issues.
• Manage pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice and hearings.
• Support traditional labor matters and class or collective actions as needed.

Skills

Labor & Employment experience

Litigation & Counseling

Legal Writing

Case Management

Job description

NEW IN – Senior Labor & Employment Attorney | Am Law 200 Platform | Employer Defense | Up to $190,000 | Chicago Hybrid

I'm currently working closely with the hiring team at a well-established Am Law 200 firm looking to strengthen its Chicago Labor & Employment practice. If you're looking to combine sophisticated Employment Litigation with strategic counseling for employer clients, this is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team handling complex workplace matters.

Highlights

• Am Law 200 Platform – Join a well-established national firm advising sophisticated employer clients across a broad range of Labor & Employment matters.
• Balanced Practice – Combine complex Employment Litigation with day-to-day counseling for management and HR teams.
• Broad Practice Exposure – Handle discrimination defense, Wage & Hour, restrictive covenants, traditional labor matters, and class and collective actions.
• Established Client Base – Advise sophisticated employer clients on complex workplace issues across a variety of industries.
• Hybrid Working – Three days per week in the office, supporting collaboration while maintaining flexibility.
• Transparent Expectations – Competitive compensation with an annual billable expectation of approximately 1,900 hours.

The Role

• Defend employers across a broad range of Labor & Employment disputes.
• Handle litigation involving discrimination, retaliation, Wage & Hour and restrictive covenant matters.
• Advise management and HR professionals on day-to-day employment issues.
• Manage pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice and hearing preparation.
• Support traditional labor matters and class or collective actions where required.

About You

• 10+ years Labor & Employment experience, including litigation and counseling.
• Strong employer-side experience across Employment Litigation matters.
• Excellent legal writing, advocacy and case management skills.
• Stable career history demonstrating long-term progression.
• Experience with class or collective actions, NLRB matters or executive employment agreements is advantageous.

Location

Hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office.

Package

• Base salary between $170,000 and $190,000 DOE.
• Approximately 1,900 annual billable hours.
• Hybrid working model.
• Opportunity to join an established Am Law 200 Labor & Employment practice.

If you're looking to take the next step in your Labor & Employment career with a firm offering sophisticated employer-side work, a balanced litigation and counseling practice, and a collaborative environment, I'd love to speak with you.

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