NEW IN - Mid-Level Employment Litigation Attorney, Plaintiff-Side Wage and Hour (Class and PAGA)

We Are Legal Revolution; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution, a confidential plaintiff-side litigation practice in the Chicago metro area, seeks an attorney with 4 to 10 years of experience to support wage and hour class and collective actions.

This role is built for a litigator who enjoys fast-moving case work, strong written and oral advocacy, and taking meaningful ownership of matters while collaborating closely with experienced trial lawyers.

Qualifications

• 4 to 10 years of plaintiff-side class action litigation experience, including wage and hour matters.
• Active Illinois Bar admission in good standing.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Manage discovery, including written discovery, document review strategy, and discovery motions.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses.
• Support class and collective action litigation strategy, including certification-related work.
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and court appearances.
• Prepare cases for hearing and trial, including evidentiary and pretrial submissions.
• Communicate with clients and coordinate case tasks to keep matters on track.

Skills

Wage and hour litigation

Class action litigation

Deposition & discovery management

Legal research & writing

Oral advocacy

Illinois Bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Plaintiff-Side Wage and Hour Class Action Attorney | Chicago Metro | Hybrid | Up to $250,000 Base Salary A confidential plaintiff-side litigation practice is seeking an attorney with 4 to 10 years of experience to support wage and hour class and collective actions. This role is built for a litigator who enjoys fast-moving case work, strong written and oral advocacy, and taking meaningful ownership of matters while collaborating closely with experienced trial lawyers. Location, Schedule and

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Focused plaintiff-side wage and hour practice, including class and collective action litigation
• Direct collaboration with senior litigators and meaningful responsibility on active matters
• Opportunity to deepen a plaintiff-side class action skill set across all phases of litigation
• Hybrid schedule with consistent in-office collaboration in the Chicago metro area

Compensation

Location: Chicago metropolitan area, Illinois Schedule: Hybrid, in office 4 days per week

Up to $250,000 base salary, dependent on experience

The Role

• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Manage discovery, including written discovery, document review strategy, and discovery motions
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses
• Support class and collective action litigation strategy, including certification-related work
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and court appearances
• Prepare cases for hearing and trial, including evidentiary and pretrial submissions
• Communicate with clients and coordinate case tasks to keep matters on track

Requirements

• 4 to 10 years of plaintiff-side class action litigation experience, including wage and hour matters
• Active Illinois Bar admission in good standing
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Ability to work in the Chicago area on a hybrid basis with in-office attendance 4 days per week
• Demonstrated commitment and consistent professional progression