Senior Employment Law Attorney — Counseling & Litigation

Jobot

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 175,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Jobot seeks an Employment Law Attorney to join a nationally recognized law firm in Illinois. The role focuses on counseling employers on workplace issues, compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and handling disputes from advisory to litigation support.

Strong drafting skills and experience with workplace policies are essential. Ideal candidates hold a JD from an accredited law school, active Illinois bar, and have demonstrated experience in employment law.

Qualifications

  • Experience handling employment law matters, including counseling employers on workplace issues and disputes.
  • Drafting workplace policies and employment agreements is preferred.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws (discrimination, harassment, wage/hour, leave).
  • Exposure to employment litigation processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Counsel employers on workplace issues and employment disputes.
  • Engage in advisory and litigation‑related matters as needed.

Skills

Employment law
Policy drafting
Workplace counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Jobot seeks an Employment Law Attorney to join a nationally recognized law firm in Illinois. The role focuses on counseling employers on workplace issues, compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and handling disputes from advisory to litigation support.

Strong drafting skills and experience with workplace policies are essential. Ideal candidates hold a JD from an accredited law school, active Illinois bar, and have demonstrated experience in employment law.

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