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NEW IN – Senior Employment Litigation Attorney | Plaintiff Defense | Build Your Own Practice | $150K–$200K DOE | Chicago Hybrid
I'm currently working with a boutique Chicago employment law firm looking to add a Senior Employment Litigation Attorney with experience on both the plaintiff and defense side. This is an opportunity to take a senior role within a close-knit practice, mentor junior attorneys and continue building your own practice.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Work Both Sides of the V – Handle plaintiff and defense employment matters, giving you a genuinely varied litigation practice.
- Bring a Book or Build One – A portable book is preferred, but it is not required, giving you room to develop business without needing to arrive with an established book.
- Senior Role With Team Influence – Mentor junior attorneys and play an active role in the development of the firm's employment practice.
- Boutique Platform – Join a smaller employment-focused team where senior attorneys have direct visibility and influence over their matters and clients.
The Role
- Lead and manage employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
- Handle both plaintiff and defense-side employment disputes.
- Develop case strategy and oversee pleadings, motions, discovery and litigation proceedings.
- Appear at hearings, mediations and other contested matters.
- Work directly with clients and provide strategic employment litigation advice.
- Mentor and support junior attorneys.
- Contribute to the continued development of the employment practice.
About You
- 6 years of employment litigation experience.
- Both plaintiff and defense-side experience required.
- Active Illinois Bar admission.
- Strong litigation, writing and advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage matters with a high degree of autonomy.
- Proven ability to mentor junior attorneys.
- Portable book of business preferred, but not required.
Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Hybrid – 3 days in office
Package
- $150,000–$200,000 base, depending on experience and qualifications
- Bonus opportunity
- Senior-level role within a boutique employment practice
If you're an experienced Employment litigator looking for a role where you can work both sides of the V, mentor junior attorneys and have genuine influence within a boutique practice, I'd love to speak with you.
Please apply below or forward your résumé to jason.giger@wearerevolution.co for a confidential, no-obligation discussion.
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Salary : $150,000 - $200,000