Senior Employment Litigator — Plaintiff & Defense (Hybrid)

We Are Legal Revolution; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Chicago seeks a Senior Employment Litigation Attorney with extensive experience on both the plaintiff and defense sides. The role offers mentorship of junior attorneys, a chance to grow the practice, and a hybrid in-office arrangement with a base salary of $150,000 to $200,000 depending on experience.

The successful candidate will lead matters from inception to resolution, develop case strategies, oversee pleadings and discovery, and work directly with clients.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Both plaintiff and defense-side experience required.
• Strong litigation, writing and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• Portable book of business preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle both plaintiff and defense-side employment disputes.
• Develop case strategy and oversee pleadings, motions, discovery and litigation proceedings.
• Appear at hearings, mediations and other contested matters.
• Work directly with clients and provide strategic employment litigation advice.
• Mentor and support junior attorneys.
• Contribute to the continued development of the employment practice.

Skills

Litigation

Advocacy

Writing

Mentoring

Autonomy

Job description

We Are Legal Revolution in Chicago seeks a Senior Employment Litigation Attorney with extensive experience on both the plaintiff and defense sides. The role offers mentorship of junior attorneys, a chance to grow the practice, and a hybrid in-office arrangement with a base salary of $150,000 to $200,000 depending on experience.

The successful candidate will lead matters from inception to resolution, develop case strategies, oversee pleadings and discovery, and work directly with clients.