Job Description
NEW IN - Senior Employment Litigation Attorney | Plaintiff + Defense | Build Your Own Practice | $150K-$200K DOE | Chicago Hybrid
I'm currently working with a boutique Chicago employment law firm looking to add a Senior Employment Litigation Attorney with experience on both the plaintiff and defense side. This is an opportunity to take a senior role within a close-knit practice, mentor junior attorneys and continue building your own practice.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
* Work Both Sides of the V - Handle plaintiff and defense employment matters, giving you a genuinely varied litigation practice.
* Bring a Book or Build One - A portable book is preferred, but it is not required , giving you room to develop business without needing to arrive with an established book.
* Senior Role With Team Influence - Mentor junior attorneys and play an active role in the development of the firm's employment practice.
* Boutique Platform - Join a smaller employment-focused team where senior attorneys have direct visibility and influence over their matters and clients.
The Role
* 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.
About You
* 6+ years of employment litigation experience.
* Both plaintiff and defense-side experience required.
* Active Illinois Bar admission.
* Strong litigation, writing and advocacy skills.
* Ability to manage matters with a high degree of autonomy.
* Proven ability to mentor junior attorneys.
* Portable book of business preferred, but not required.
Location
* Chicago, Illinois
* Hybrid - 3 days in office
Package
* $150,000-$200,000 base, depending on experience and qualifications
* Bonus opportunity
* Senior-level role within a boutique employment practice
If you're an experienced Employment litigator looking for a role where you can work both sides of the V, mentor junior attorneys and have genuine influence within a boutique practice , I'd love to speak with you.
Please apply below or forward your résumé to for a confidential, no-obligation discussion.
NEW IN - Senior Employment Litigation Attorney | Plaintiff + Defense | Build Your Own Practice | $150K-$200K DOE | Chicago Hybrid
I'm currently working with a boutique Chicago employment law firm looking to add a Senior Employment Litigation Attorney with experience on both the plaintiff and defense side. This is an opportunity to take a senior role within a close-knit practice, mentor junior attorneys and continue building your own practice.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
* Work Both Sides of the V - Handle plaintiff and defense employment matters, giving you a genuinely varied litigation practice.
* Bring a Book or Build One - A portable book is preferred, but it is not required , giving you room to develop business without needing to arrive with an established book.
* Senior Role With Team Influence - Mentor junior attorneys and play an active role in the development of the firm's employment practice.
* Boutique Platform - Join a smaller employment-focused team where senior attorneys have direct visibility and influence over their matters and clients.
The Role
* 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.
About You
* 6+ years of employment litigation experience.
* Both plaintiff and defense-side experience required.
* Active Illinois Bar admission.
* Strong litigation, writing and advocacy skills.
* Ability to manage matters with a high degree of autonomy.
* Proven ability to mentor junior attorneys.
* Portable book of business preferred, but not required.
Location
* Chicago, Illinois
* Hybrid - 3 days in office
Package
* $150,000-$200,000 base, depending on experience and qualifications
* Bonus opportunity
* Senior-level role within a boutique employment practice
If you're an experienced Employment litigator looking for a role where you can work both sides of the V, mentor junior attorneys and have genuine influence within a boutique practice , I'd love to speak with you.
Please apply below or forward your résumé to for a confidential, no-obligation discussion.
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This position is listed as full time and hybrid.