Employment Law Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Employment Law Attorney to join their Chicago, Illinois team. This role involves managing a complex caseload from pre-litigation through trial, providing support in various employment law matters.

The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school and have a strong background in case management and client communication. The position offers competitive benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Law degree (J.D. / Juris Doctor) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the State Bar Association.
• Experience with wage and hour claims is a plus.
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from pre-litigation to litigation.
• Handle pre-suit matters and assist senior attorneys post-suit.
• Draft and file litigation documents, including pleadings and motions.
• Guide clients through the legal process.
• Interact with expert witnesses and draft reports.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, and court appearances.

Skills

Case management

Legal drafting

Client communication

Litigation support

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Law Attorney to join their team in Chicago, Illinois. The attorney will manage a complex caseload from pre-litigation through trial, supporting clients in employment law matters.

Duties

• Manage cases from pre-litigation to litigation.
• Handle pre-suit matters and assist senior attorneys post-suit.
• Draft and file litigation documents, including pleadings and motions.
• Guide clients through the legal process.
• Interact with expert witnesses and draft reports.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, and court appearances.

Requirements

• Law degree (J.D. / Juris Doctor) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the State Bar Association.
• Experience with wage and hour claims is a plus.
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• State Bar Association membership

Skills

• Case management
• Legal drafting
• Client communication
• Litigation support

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays