Licensed to practice law in California or Chicago, or pending admission in those jurisdictions.
5+ years of experience in civil litigation, particularly in discovery and oral advocacy.
Experience with class actions, complex litigation, and wage and hour cases is preferred.
Ability to travel occasionally as needed.
Responsibilities
Represent clients in state and federal wage-and-hour litigation.
Manage an active caseload effectively and efficiently.
Conduct and respond to discovery requests.
Take and defend depositions as part of the litigation process.
Draft and argue motions in court.
Appear in court for hearings and trials.
Advise clients throughout the litigation process.
Benefits
401(k) plan available.
Comprehensive dental insurance.
Health insurance coverage provided.
Generous paid time off policy.
Vision insurance included.
Performance-based discretionary bonuses and merit increases offered.
Full Job Description
Chicago-Attorney
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Chicago
Compensation: $160,000 - $200,000 / year
Description
The Attorney will represent and advocate on behalf of clients in state and federal plaintiff's-side wage-and-hour, class, and representative action litigation against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing an active caseload; conducting and responding to discovery; taking and defending depositions; drafting and arguing motions; appearing in court for hearings and trial; and advising clients throughout the litigation process. Our caseload is growing and the ideal candidate for this position is a licensed, experienced litigator who is organized, professional, and committed to achieving strong outcomes for our clients.
Qualifications
Candidates must be either (a) licensed to practice law in California or Chicago or (b) already licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the California Bar or Chicago Bar.
The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice law in California or Chicago and have 5+ years of experience in civil litigation, including experience with discovery in the civil litigation context, oral advocacy and appearing in Court, motion practice and taking/defending depositions.
Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and wage and hour litigation is a plus.
Candidates must be able to travel on occasion.
License/Certification:
Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Chicago
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Opportunity for Performance Based Discretionary Bonus & Merit Increases
