Experienced Labor and Employment Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly experienced Labor and Employment Attorney for a full-time hybrid position in Lombard, Illinois. This role offers autonomy and flexibility, ideal for a motivated legal professional with a strong background in employment litigation, particularly wage and hour claims, eager to contribute to a dynamic practice.

Duties

• Manage all aspects of employment law cases, including wrongful termination, discrimination, and wage and hour claims.
• Formulate and execute comprehensive litigation strategies tailored to client needs.
• Provide expert legal advice on employment contracts, employee rights, and compliance issues.
• Oversee all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings and preparing trial documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions, coordinate witness preparation, and review documents.
• Lead settlement negotiations and participate in mediation and alternative dispute resolution.
• Perform legal research on complex labor and employment law issues.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Review and analyze documents relevant to case matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in labor and employment law, with a focus on employment litigation.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois; additional state licenses are a plus.
• Proven success managing multiple cases with minimal supervision.
• Expertise in federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FLSA, and ADEA.
• Experience in taking and defending depositions and managing cases through all litigation phases.

Skills

• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Professionalism and accountability.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Benefits

• Autonomy and flexibility in a hybrid work environment.
• Opportunity to scale earnings based on results.

This consumer protection law firm based in Illinois is a nationally recognized leader in consumer law and creditor harassment. Its practice areas include identity theft, creditor harassment, consumer law, debt collections, Fair Credit Reporting Act, credit report errors, social security disability, and more. The firm's office is located in Lombard, Illinois. One of the firm's attorneys is acting as the lead counsel for the plaintiffs in the Apple Battery Class Action lawsuit.