Labor & Employment Attorney

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced attorney to join its rapidly growing plaintiffs' litigation team. The firm focuses on employment and consumer class actions, protecting employees and consumers against major corporations. The role requires 8+ years of civil litigation, strong discovery, deposition, and courtroom skills, and admission in IL/CA/WA/NY.

Competitive salary and benefits accompany this opportunity. The position offers a substantial salary range ($150,000 - $300,000 per year) with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong experience managing all phases of litigation, including discovery, motions, depositions, and client interaction.
• Experience with employment litigation, wage-and-hour claims, class actions, and PAGA matters.

Responsibilities

• Written discovery and discovery strategy.
• Motion practice.
• Court appearances and oral advocacy.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Case management and client interaction.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Deposition handling

Case management

Litigation strategy

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Court appearances

Job description

A bit about us:

A rapidly growing plaintiffs' litigation firm with an established reputation in employment and consumer class action litigation is expanding its practice seeking an experienced attorney to join its team. Recognized as a leader in plaintiff-side wage-and-hour class action litigation, the firm represents employees and consumers in high-impact cases against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies across a wide range of industries. The firm's practice focuses on the prosecution of complex employment and consumer class actions, including matters involving wage-and-hour violations, PAGA claims, unfair business practices, discrimination, and false advertising. With a strong track record of securing significant recoveries on behalf of thousands of employees and consumers, the firm maintains an active and robust caseload in both state and federal courts.

Salary: $150,000 - $300,000 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Opportunity for Performance Based Discretionary Bonus & Merit Increases

Job Details

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in California, Washington, New York, or Illinois
• 8+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong experience managing all phases of litigation, including:
  • Written discovery and discovery strategy
  • Motion practice
  • Court appearances and oral advocacy
  • Taking and defending depositions
  • Case management and client interaction
  • Experience with employment litigation, wage-and-hour claims, class actions, collective actions, PAGA matters, or other complex litigation

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.