Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

gpac LLC.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded pension program

Blue Cross PPO/HMO insurance

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

gpac LLC. in Chicago seeks one to two Employment Litigation Associates with 3+ years of substantive employment litigation experience.

This is a true employment litigation role, not a general civil position, defending employers in discrimination, wage-hour, and related matters. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in Chicago, with fully funded pension and strong opportunities for independent matter management and collaboration with other attorneys.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Illinois Bar admission.
• Admission to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
• Strong experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, and summary judgment.
• Desire to manage matters independently while working collaboratively with other attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in discrimination, retaliation, leave, and accommodation matters under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, IHRA, IWA, and related laws.
• Handle wage-and-hour, class, and collective actions involving the FLSA, IMWL, IWPCA, BIPA, and similar statutes.
• Litigate trade secret, confidentiality, non-compete, and non-solicitation disputes.
• Manage motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and summary judgment.
• Take increasing ownership of matters in Illinois state and federal court.

Skills

3+ years of employment litigation

Illinois Bar admission

Northern District of Illinois federal,

Independent matter management

Team collaboration with attorneys

Job description

Chicago, IL. Hybrid. Fully Funded Pension.

A well-established Chicago employment law practice is seeking one to two Employment Litigation Associates with 3+ years of substantive employment litigation experience.

This is a true employment litigation role - not a general civil litigation position.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in discrimination, retaliation, leave, and accommodation matters under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, IHRA, IWA, and related laws
• Handle wage-and-hour, class, and collective actions involving the FLSA, IMWL, IWPCA, BIPA, and similar statutes
• Litigate trade secret, confidentiality, non-compete, and non-solicitation disputes
• Manage motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and summary judgment
• Take increasing ownership of matters in Illinois state and federal court

Requirements

• 3+ years of employment litigation experience
• Illinois Bar admission
• Admission to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
• Strong experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, and summary judgment
• Desire to manage matters independently while working collaboratively with other attorneys

Preferred

• Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar admission
• First- or second-chair trial experience
• Experience presenting witnesses at hearings, trials, or arbitrations
• Employment appellate experience
• Spanish fluency
• Portable business or business-development experience

Compensation & Benefits

• $175,000-$225,000 base, depending on experience
• Bonus opportunities for hours above 1,850 and new business
• Credit toward hours for certain marketing and pro bono work
• Fully funded pension program
• Blue Cross PPO and HMO insurance options
• Hybrid flexibility

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.