Senior Employment & Class Action Litigator — Remote (Illinois)

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 130,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Support for professional development

Job summary

A leading plaintiff-side law firm is looking for a Senior Associate Attorney to focus on complex civil litigation, particularly in wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class actions in Illinois. This role offers a chance to build a new market while working remotely with an experienced team. Candidates should have substantial civil litigation experience and be licensed to practice in Illinois. The position includes competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing.
• Minimum of several years of civil litigation experience, ideally 5+ years.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Senior Associate Attorney on wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class actions.
• Lead and manage all phases of complex civil litigation.
• Mentor junior attorneys and staff.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal research

Oral advocacy skills

Strategic and detail-oriented approach

Team-oriented attitude

Client-facing skills

Education

Licensed to practice law in Illinois

Job description

A leading plaintiff-side law firm is looking for a Senior Associate Attorney to focus on complex civil litigation, particularly in wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class actions in Illinois. This role offers a chance to build a new market while working remotely with an experienced team. Candidates should have substantial civil litigation experience and be licensed to practice in Illinois. The position includes competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.