Senior Employment Defense Litigator — Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 245,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. in Chicago seeks an Of Counsel Attorney to join its Litigation group. The attorney will advise and defend employers in agency charges, lawsuits, investigations, state and federal matters, and related employment law issues.

Qualified candidates hold a JD from an accredited law school, with IL Bar admission preferred and 8+ years’ employment law experience. The role emphasizes collaboration and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of employment law experience preferred.
• IL Bar Admission preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and case management abilities.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to independently produce a quality work product.
• Defense of agency charges and lawsuits involving employment-related claims.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations and in arbitration.
• Work as part of a team, especially on larger cases.

Skills

Employment law

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Case management

Oral advocacy

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Jackson Lewis P.C. in Chicago seeks an Of Counsel Attorney to join its Litigation group. The attorney will advise and defend employers in agency charges, lawsuits, investigations, state and federal matters, and related employment law issues.

Qualified candidates hold a JD from an accredited law school, with IL Bar admission preferred and 8+ years’ employment law experience. The role emphasizes collaboration and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.