Employment Litigation Attorney – Plaintiff-Side (4-20+ yrs) - Chicago/Remote

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a growing plaintiff-side employment law firm, seeks an employment litigation attorney for a primarily remote role, handling cases from intake through resolution with independence and opportunity for financial upside.

Illinois bar admission is required; 4 to 20+ years of labor and employment litigation experience is expected; base salary around $120,000 with strong bonus potential; Chicago office space available as needed.

Qualifications

• 4–20+ years of labor and employment litigation experience.
• Plaintiff-side employment experience preferred; defense attorneys transitioning to plaintiff side will be considered.
• Illinois bar admission required; Missouri admission or waiver a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate potential employment matters and identify viable cases.
• Manage employment matters independently from intake through resolution.
• Draft charges, demand letters, motions, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct discovery, depositions, and factual investigations.
• Develop case strategy and manage litigation matters.
• Negotiate settlements and resolve matters through appropriate dispute resolution processes.
• Handle trials when appropriate, with team support for significant matters.
• Potentially develop business and originate additional plaintiff-side matters over time.

Skills

Labor and employment litigation

Plaintiff-side experience

Independent case management

Education

Illinois Bar Admission

Job description

Our client, a growing plaintiff-side employment law firm, is seeking an employment litigation attorney to join its practice in a primarily remote capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys independently managing cases and is interested in the financial upside and autonomy of a plaintiff-side practice.

The firm has a strong and consistent pipeline of potential client matters, allowing attorneys to focus on evaluating cases, managing litigation, and developing a successful practice. The position offers substantial independence, meaningful earning potential, and a family-friendly culture that values work/life balance.

Highlights:

• Primarily remote position with Chicago office space available as needed
• Significant autonomy and opportunity to build a practice without the risk of starting a firm independently
• No existing book of business required
• Strong financial upside based on revenue generated from matters handled
• Family-friendly culture and strong work/life balance

Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate potential employment matters and identify viable cases
• Manage employment matters independently from intake through resolution
• Draft charges, demand letters, motions, pleadings, and other litigation documents
• Conduct discovery, depositions, and factual investigations
• Develop case strategy and manage litigation matters
• Negotiate settlements and resolve matters through appropriate dispute resolution processes
• Handle trials when appropriate, with additional team support available for significant matters
• Potentially develop business and originate additional plaintiff-side matters over time

Required Qualifications:

• 4-20+ years of labor and employment litigation experience
• Plaintiff-side employment experience preferred, though experienced defense-side labor and employment attorneys interested in transitioning to the plaintiff side will be considered
• Illinois bar admission required; Missouri admission or willingness to waive into Missouri is a plus

Location:

Chicago, IL (Primarily Remote)

Compensation:

The estimated base salary for this position is $120,000 base, plus strong bonus potential.