Employment specialist Jobs in Chicago, IL

Pay: $145,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Handle sophisticated employment litigation while advising both employees and employers on high-impact workplace matters.
• Take meaningful ownership of cases, client relationships, negotiations, agreements, and litigation strategy.
• Join a collaborative boutique practice where attorneys are encouraged to think creatively and contribute ideas.
• Work on a diverse mix of matters involving discrimination, restrictive covenants, executive compensation, severance, workplace investigations, and employment agreements.
• Enjoy hybrid flexibility after the initial onboarding period.
• Benefit from a manageable 1,500 annual billable-hour expectation, professional development support, generous PTO, profit sharing, and discretionary bonus potential.

Location: Chicago, IL. The position begins in office for approximately the first 90 days to support onboarding and team integration, then transitions to a hybrid schedule with a few days per week in the office and additional flexibility to work from home.

Note: Candidates must be actively licensed to practice law in Illinois and have both 3+ years of litigation experience and 3+ years of employment law experience. Strong litigation writing, client counseling, civil procedure, strategic thinking, and independent case management skills are essential.

About Us

We are a woman-owned boutique law practice focused on employment and business law, representing both individuals and businesses in sophisticated workplace matters. Our team combines assertive advocacy, creative problem-solving, and thoughtful client counseling while maintaining a collaborative and growth-oriented culture. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage employment litigation matters from strategy through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop practical case strategies.
• Advise clients on employment disputes, workplace issues, agreements, policies, and risk management.
• Handle matters involving discrimination, restrictive covenants, executive compensation, severance, and other employment issues.
• Draft and review employment agreements, workplace policies, and related documents.
• Negotiate agreements, settlements, and resolutions on behalf of clients.
• Counsel clients through complex and sometimes sensitive workplace disputes.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and professional staff on litigation and advisory matters.
• Potentially mentor and support less experienced attorneys and staff.
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive, strategic, and professional communication.
• Meet an annual expectation of approximately 1,500 billable hours.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar license required.
• 3+ years of litigation experience required.
• 3+ years of employment law experience required.
• Strong understanding of civil procedure and litigation practice.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analysis, and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage clients and provide practical legal counsel.
• Strong negotiation, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation of $145,000 to $185,000 based on experience.
• Hybrid flexibility after the initial onboarding period.
• 1,500 annual billable-hour expectation.
• Health, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) profit sharing.
• Generous paid time off.
• Professional development budget.
• Discretionary bonus opportunity.
• Collaborative boutique environment with meaningful responsibility and direct client impact.
• Exposure to sophisticated employment matters representing both employers and employees.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance