Employment Litigation Attorney

Ascendion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Ascendion, based in Chicago, is seeking a plaintiff-side Employment Attorney to join our established employment litigation practice. You will represent employees in disputes, handle substantive litigation, conduct legal research, draft motions, and shape trial strategy while collaborating with a seasoned team.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years of employment litigation, a JD from an accredited school, and an active license.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employment litigation experience.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Experience handling plaintiff-side employment litigation.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and employee rights.
• Experience with substantive legal writing, law and motion practice, and litigation strategy.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation assignments and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Represent plaintiffs in employment litigation matters.
• Manage employment law cases throughout the litigation lifecycle.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including motions for summary judgment and oppositions.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery requests, settlement papers and other litigation documents.
• Conduct depositions, participate in hearings and attend court proceedings as required.
• Negotiate settlements and advocate for clients' interests.
• Work collaboratively with other attorneys and litigation professionals to advance cases toward favorable resolutions.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation strategy

Negotiation

Communication skills

Case management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

We're Hiring: Plaintiff-Side Employment Attorney | Employment Litigation

I'm recruiting forEmployment Attorneys to join an established plaintiff-side employment law practice representing employees in employment-related disputes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney passionate about advocating for employees, handling substantive employment litigation matters, and developing strong legal arguments through every stage of a case.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Represent employees in meaningful employment law disputes.
• Handle substantive litigation and complex legal issues.
• Take ownership of legal research, motion practice, and case strategy.
• Work alongside an experienced litigation team.
• Competitive benefits, including fully employer-paid health insurance options.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent plaintiffs in employment litigation matters.
• Manage employment law cases throughout the litigation lifecycle.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including motions for summary judgment and oppositions.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery requests, settlement papers and other litigation documents.
• Conduct depositions, participate in hearings and attend court proceedings as required.
• Negotiate settlements and advocate for clients' interests.
• Work collaboratively with other attorneys and litigation professionals to advance cases toward favorable resolutions.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of employment litigation experience
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Experience handling plaintiff-side employment litigation.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and employee rights.
• Experience with substantive legal writing, law and motion practice, and litigation strategy.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation assignments and deadlines.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance (two plans fully employer-paid and two additional plans 90% employer-paid).
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match.
• 15 paid holidays annually.
• 15 days of PTO during the first year, increasing to 20 days after two years of employment.

Writing Samples:

Candidates must submit at least two legal writing samples along with their resume.