About this opportunity
Orion Placement lists this Employment Litigation Attorney opportunity in evanston, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
JPC-2171
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.