Job description
Pay: $175,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Play a senior role in high-impact wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class actions against regional, national, and Fortune 500 employers
Help anchor your firms expansion into the Chicago market while working fully remote with occasional travel
Take real ownership of complex litigationstrategy, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and court appearances
Competitive compensation ($130,000$250,000+ DOE), strong benefits, and clear leadership and growth potential
Location: Remote, based out of Illinois with a focus on the Chicago market. Youll work from home while collaborating closely with a multi-state team and traveling occasionally for hearings, depositions, mediations, and key firm events.
Note: You must be licensed to practice law in Illinois, have strong civil litigation experience (including discovery, motion practice, and depositions), and be comfortable working remotely full-time with occasional travel.
About Our Client Our client is a rapidly growing plaintiff-side law firm with a powerhouse reputation in wage-and-hour, employment, consumer rights, and class action litigation. They prosecute complex class and representative actions against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies, and have recovered millions for thousands of workers and consumers. As they expand into Illinois, they are building a strong Chicago-focused practice and need seasoned litigators who share their commitment to justice and client advocacy.
Job Description
Serve as a Senior Associate Attorney on wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions in Illinois and federal courts
Lead and manage all phases of complex civil litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation
Draft, edit, and argue substantive motions, including dispositive and class-related motions, in state and federal courts
Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts, and prepare clients and witnesses for testimony
Develop and execute case strategy in collaboration with firm leadership and junior team members
Appear remotely and in person for court hearings, conferences, and other proceedings as needed
Mentor junior attorneys and staff, helping to develop best practices and strengthen the Illinois practice
Travel occasionally for hearings, depositions, mediations, and internal meetings
Qualifications
Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing
Several years of civil litigation experience, ideally 5+ years, including substantial discovery, motion practice, and taking/defending depositions
Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and/or wage-and-hour or employment matters strongly preferred
Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills with a strategic, detail-oriented approach
Proven ability to independently manage complex cases and a busy litigation docket in a remote environment
Professional, steady work history and strong client-facing skills
Positive, team-oriented attitude and an interest in helping grow a high-performing, plaintiff-side practice in Illinois
Why Youll Love Working Here
Youll have a visible, senior role in building out a new geographic market for a well-established plaintiff-side firm
Youll collaborate with a collegial group of experienced litigators who value mentorship, high-quality advocacy, and work with purpose
Youll receive competitive senior-level compensation ($130,000$250,000+ depending on experience and impact), plus medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and support for ongoing professional development
JPC-498
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.