Labor And Employment Attorney

SR Staffing; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

SR Staffing in Chicago is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney for a hybrid role at a growing mid-size firm. The position emphasizes defending discrimination and wage/hour claims, with a clear path to partnership for strong performers.

The ideal candidate has 3–10 years of Employment Litigation experience, trial exposure, and is admitted to the Trial Bar of the Northern District of Illinois. Portal book of business is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of experience in Employment Litigation.
• Defending discrimination claims and wage/hour class actions.
• Experience with trade secret and confidentiality matters.

Responsibilities

• Trial experience (first or second chair) or presenting witnesses in employment matters.
• Defend and prosecute employment-related claims as part of the litigation team.

Skills

Employment Litigation

Trial Experience

Discrimination Claims

Job description

Employment Litigation Attorney - Chicago - Hybrid - Mid-size Firm

Great opportunity to join a growing local mid-sized law firm with clear partnership opportunities and great culture. The firm is focused on helping associates and junior partners grow alongside the firm.

Details:

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Practice Area Focus: Employment Litigation
• Compensation: $187,000 - $250,000+ depending on years of experience
• Billable hours: 1850 a year

Qualifications:

3-10 years of experience in Employment Litigation including:

• Defending against discrimination claims under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, IHRA, IWA, and similar common law claims.
• Defending against wage and hour and other class action claims under the FLSA, IMWL, IWPCA, and BIPA.
• Defending and/or prosecuting trade secret violations and breaches of confidentiality, non-compete, and non-solicitation agreements.
• Trial experience (first or second chair) and/or experience presenting witnesses at trials, hearings, arbitrations, or similar proceedings in employment law matters.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Admission to the Trial Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
• Appellate experience in employment law cases, including briefing and/or oral argument.
• Portal book of business is welcomed but not necessary