Labor & Employment Attorney: Counsel, Litigation & Strategy

Chambliss, Bahner, Stophel, P.C; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Chambliss, Bahner, Stophel, P.C. seeks an attorney with 2+ years of employment law experience to provide guidance on state and federal employment matters and to prepare or review related documents.

You will support clients across HR, DEI, recruitment, talent, and compliance, collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff, and handle litigation stages from discovery to trial while monitoring evolving laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as an attorney in employment law.
• Experience advising and counseling clients is a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication for advocating with diverse clients.
• Ability to collaborate and support a growing department in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment law advice on matters under state and federal law and prepare or review employment-related documents.
• Support clients in HR, DEI, Recruiting, Talent, HR Compliance, and a broad range of employment concerns.
• Execute all phases of litigation including discovery, motion practice, and trial.
• Monitor legislation, regulations, case law, and government enforcement relating to the above substantive legal areas and provide proactive, strategic advice to clients.
• Coordinate with other team members, including attorneys, paralegals, and staff members.
• Effectively organize and monitor client files.

Skills

Employment law

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Job description

Chambliss, Bahner, Stophel, P.C. seeks an attorney with 2+ years of employment law experience to provide guidance on state and federal employment matters and to prepare or review related documents.

You will support clients across HR, DEI, recruitment, talent, and compliance, collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff, and handle litigation stages from discovery to trial while monitoring evolving laws and regulations.