Employment Litigation Attorney

Orionplacement; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Paid time off

Hybrid schedule

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced employment litigator in Chicago to manage litigation from strategy to resolution. You will draft pleadings and discovery, advise clients on workplace disputes, and negotiate settlements while mentoring junior staff.

The role supports a hybrid schedule after onboarding, with a 1,500 annual billable-hour expectation and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar license required.
• 3+ years of litigation experience.
• 3+ years of employment law experience.
• Strong litigation writing and client counseling skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation from strategy to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery documents.
• Advise clients on disputes, policies, and risk management.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients.
• Mentor junior attorneys and staff.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment law

Legal writing

Client counseling

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Illinois Bar license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pay: $145,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Handle sophisticated employment litigation while advising both employees and employers on high-impact workplace matters.
• Take meaningful ownership of cases, client relationships, negotiations, agreements, and litigation strategy.
• Join a collaborative boutique practice where attorneys are encouraged to think creatively and contribute ideas.
• Work on a diverse mix of matters involving discrimination, restrictive covenants, executive compensation, severance, workplace investigations, and employment agreements.
• Enjoy hybrid flexibility after the initial onboarding period.
• Benefit from a manageable 1,500 annual billable-hour expectation, professional development support, generous PTO, profit sharing, and discretionary bonus potential.

Location

Chicago, IL. The position begins in office for approximately the first 90 days to support onboarding and team integration, then transitions to a hybrid schedule with a few days per week in the office and additional flexibility to work from home.

Note

Candidates must be actively licensed to practice law in Illinois and have both 3+ years of litigation experience and 3+ years of employment law experience. Strong litigation writing, client counseling, civil procedure, strategic thinking, and independent case management skills are essential.

About Us

We are a woman-owned boutique law practice focused on employment and business law, representing both individuals and businesses in sophisticated workplace matters. Our team combines assertive advocacy, creative problem-solving, and thoughtful client counseling while maintaining a collaborative and growth-oriented culture. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage employment litigation matters from strategy through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop practical case strategies.
• Advise clients on employment disputes, workplace issues, agreements, policies, and risk management.
• Handle matters involving discrimination, restrictive covenants, executive compensation, severance, and other employment issues.
• Draft and review employment agreements, workplace policies, and related documents.
• Negotiate agreements, settlements, and resolutions on behalf of clients.
• Counsel clients through complex and sometimes sensitive workplace disputes.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and professional staff on litigation and advisory matters.
• Potentially mentor and support less experienced attorneys and staff.
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive, strategic, and professional communication.
• Meet an annual expectation of approximately 1,500 billable hours.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar license required.
• 3+ years of litigation experience required.
• 3+ years of employment law experience required.
• Strong understanding of civil procedure and litigation practice.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analysis, and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage clients and provide practical legal counsel.
• Strong negotiation, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation of $145,000 to $185,000 based on experience.
• Hybrid flexibility after the initial onboarding period.
• 1,500 annual billable-hour expectation.
• Health, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) profit sharing.
• Generous paid time off.
• Professional development budget.
• Discretionary bonus opportunity.
• Collaborative boutique environment with meaningful responsibility and direct client impact.
• Exposure to sophisticated employment matters representing both employers and employees.

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Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance