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Job description
Job Description
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.
About Us:
McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is a leading legal recruiting firm serving clients and candidates in Chicago, California and across the country. For more than 30 years, we have helped law firms and companies find exceptional legal talent and attorneys navigate important career moves through deep market knowledge, longstanding relationships and a highly personalized approach.
Worksite address
township of waukegan, IL, 60087, US
Who can apply
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