Attorney

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.