Employment Litigation Attorney

Syntax Talent Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntax Talent Solutions seeks an experienced employment litigation associate to handle wage and hour matters and a broad mix of discrimination, harassment, and leave-related claims for a diverse employer client base. You will work closely with partners to drive cases from intake through resolution and provide day-to-day counselling on general employment law issues.

You will manage case strategy, draft pleadings and motions, and support hearings, depositions, and settlements, with strong emphasis

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of post-qualification experience focused on employment litigation, with a significant wage & hour component.
• Experience handling discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims under Title VII and state laws.
• Experience advising on ADA and FMLA issues, including accommodation and leave management.
• Solid litigation skills: pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage wage & hour litigation matters from pleadings through discovery, motions, and resolution.
• Handle discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims and respond to charges and statements.
• Conduct and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and support hearings and mediations.
• Draft dispositive and other motions and briefs in federal and state courts and before agencies.
• Provide day-to-day counseling to employers on ADA, FMLA, and wage & hour compliance.

Skills

Wage & Hour Litigation

Client Counseling

Legal Research & Writing

Case Management

Federal & State Court Procedure

Education

J.D.

Bar Admission

Tools

Westlaw

Relativity

Job description

Step into a practice where you'll handle sophisticated employment disputes for a diverse employer client base and play a visible role in shaping case strategy from day one. This is an opportunity to join a team that values sharp advocacy, practical counselling, and the ability to manage complex wage and hour and employment matters with autonomy.

About the Role:

You will serve as a key employment litigation associate with a focus on wage and hour matters, while also handling a broad mix of discrimination, harassment, and leave-related claims. Working closely with partners, you will drive cases from intake through resolution and provide day-to-day counselling on general employment law issues. Your work will have a direct impact on risk management, compliance, and litigation outcomes for employer clients across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage wage and hour litigation matters, including single-plaintiff and class/collective actions, from pleadings through discovery, motion practice, and resolution.
• Handle discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims under Title VII and related federal and state laws, including drafting and responding to charges, complaints, and position statements.
• Conduct and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and support or handle hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Draft dispositive and other substantive motions, legal memoranda, and briefs in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies.
• Provide day-to-day advice and counseling to employer clients on ADA, FMLA, wage and hour compliance, and general employment law issues.
• Assist with employment-related investigations, fact development, and risk assessments, including reviewing and analyzing personnel documents and policies.
• Support labor-related matters as needed, excluding union/NLRA-centered work, such as policy review, discipline/termination decisions, and workforce changes.

Key Requirements:

• Strong experience in wage and hour litigation, including hands-on responsibility for case management and motion practice.
• Demonstrated background in handling discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims under Title VII and analogous state laws.
• Experience advising on ADA and FMLA issues, including accommodation and leave management.
• Solid litigation skills, including drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and participating in depositions and negotiations.
• Proven ability to interact directly with clients, manage multiple matters simultaneously, and exercise sound judgment under deadlines.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills with attention to detail and strategic thinking.
• Exposure to class and collective wage and hour actions, including certification and settlement strategy.
• Experience appearing in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies such as the EEOC and state fair employment agencies.
• Familiarity with broader labor and employment issues affecting multi-state employers.
• Prior experience in a law firm with a dedicated employment or labor and employment practice group.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission in good standing to at least one state bar, with the ability to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 2-6 years of post-qualification experience focused on employment litigation, with a significant wage and hour component.
• Strong academic credentials and a track record of responsibility and progression in employment litigation roles.

If you are a driven employment litigator seeking a broad, hands-on role with meaningful client contact, we encourage you to apply.