About the Position:
Our client, a growing plaintiff-side employment law firm, is seeking an employment litigation attorney to join its practice in a primarily remote capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys independently managing cases and is interested in the financial upside and autonomy of a plaintiff-side practice.
The firm has a strong and consistent pipeline of potential client matters, allowing attorneys to focus on evaluating cases, managing litigation, and developing a successful practice. The position offers substantial independence, meaningful earning potential, and a family-friendly culture that values work/life balance.
Highlights:
· Primarily remote position with Chicago office space available as needed
· Significant autonomy and opportunity to build a practice without the risk of starting a firm independently
· No existing book of business required
· Strong financial upside based on revenue generated from matters handled
· Family-friendly culture and strong work/life balance
Responsibilities:
· Review and evaluate potential employment matters and identify viable cases
· Manage employment matters independently from intake through resolution
· Draft charges, demand letters, motions, pleadings, and other litigation documents
· Conduct discovery, depositions, and factual investigations
· Develop case strategy and manage litigation matters
· Negotiate settlements and resolve matters through appropriate dispute resolution processes
· Handle trials when appropriate, with additional team support available for significant matters
· Potentially develop business and originate additional plaintiff-side matters over time
Required Qualifications:
· 4-20+ years of labor and employment litigation experience
· Plaintiff-side employment experience preferred, though experienced defense-side labor and employment attorneys interested in transitioning to the plaintiff side will be considered
· Illinois bar admission required; Missouri admission or willingness to waive into Missouri is a plus
Location:
Chicago, IL (Primarily Remote)
Compensation:
The estimated base salary for this position is $120,000 base, plus strong bonus potential.