Employment Law Attorney

Australia-Employment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career development

Job summary

Jobot is hiring an Employment Law Attorney in Chicago to handle employment law matters, including counseling employers on workplace issues and/or disputes, and to draft workplace policies, employment agreements, and separation agreements. The role also supports employment litigation processes, including filings, discovery, or motions.

The firm emphasizes a collaborative and well-respected platform with opportunities for professional growth and direct client interaction, aligning with complex

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in Illinois.
• Experience handling employment law matters, including counseling employers on workplace issues and employment-related disputes.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment law matters, including counseling employers on workplace issues and/or employment-related disputes.
• Draft workplace policies, employment agreements, and separation agreements.
• Assist in employment litigation processes, including administrative filings, discovery, or motion practice.

Skills

Employment law

Counseling employers

Litigation support

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Employment Law Attorney Opening | Law Firm Opportunity

Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 per year

About us

Our client is a nationally recognized, full-service law firm that represents employers ranging from emerging businesses to large, established organizations. This company provides strategic legal counsel across a wide range of business matters, with a strong focus on helping clients navigate complex workplace issues and evolving employment regulations. Attorneys work closely with clients to deliver practical, business-minded solutions that align with organizational goals while minimizing risk.

Why join us?

This company offers attorneys the opportunity to work on sophisticated employment law matters within a collaborative and well-respected platform. Attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and involvement in both advisory and litigation-related matters. The firm fosters professional growth through mentorship, hands-on experience, and exposure to a diverse set of clients and industries. With a strong reputation in the market, a steady flow of complex work, and a supportive culture, this is an excellent environment for attorneys seeking long-term career development in employment law.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment law matters, including counseling employers on workplace issues and/or employment-related disputes.
• Draft workplace policies, employment agreements, and separation agreements.
• Assist in employment litigation processes, including administrative filings, discovery, or motion practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in Illinois.
• Experience handling employment law matters, including counseling employers on workplace issues and/or employment-related disputes.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, leave laws, and workplace policies).
• Preferred exposure to employment litigation processes.

Benefits

Professional growth through mentorship, hands-on experience, and exposure to diverse clients and industries.

Supportive culture with steady flow of sophisticated work and opportunities for long-term career development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.