Employment Litigation Partner

Amundsen Davis LLC

$225K — $275K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed to practice law in Illinois
  • Minimum of 10 years of substantial employment litigation experience
  • Proven first-chair trial experience
  • Ability to independently manage cases from inception to trial
  • Strong track record with employment disputes in Cook County and the Northern District of Illinois

Responsibilities

  • Lead employment litigation cases for firm clients
  • Represent clients in various employment matters
  • Develop case strategies and manage case timelines
  • Conduct legal research and draft legal documents
  • Advise clients on labor law compliance and risk management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • 401(k) retirement plan with firm match
  • Flexible work environment and schedule options
  • Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Supportive culture with emphasis on work-life balance
Full Job Description
Amundsen Davis seeks an experienced employment litigation partner for leadership opportunities within our growing Management-Side Labor & Employment team in either our Chicago or St. Charles, IL office. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in Illinois and have at least ten (10) years of substantial employment litigation experience including hands-on, first-chair responsibilities. Candidates must have the ability to run cases independently from inception through trial, and have a proven track record of capably handling employment disputes, especially in Cook County and the Northern District of Illinois. This position will represent firm clients in a variety of industries and involving a variety of employment matters including wrongful termination, unfair competition, harassment, wage and hour, and miscellaneous labor law issues. Strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills and a deep commitment to client service are required.

The annual base salary range anticipated for this position in Illinois is $225,000-$275,000, depending upon experience. This salary range excludes lucrative bonus opportunities. A listing of our benefits can be found here: https://www.amundsendavislaw.com/careers-attorneys

This position is not open to recruiters.

Amundsen Davis is a full-service business law firm comprised of 265 attorneys headquartered in Chicago. As one of the fastest growing law firms in the Midwest, we understand the entrepreneurial thinking that drives business decisions for our clients. We use this insight to respond to the needs of clients creatively, expediently and pragmatically. The firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the U.S. Our experience in both litigated and transactional matters makes us a unique partner for your business. The law firm has offices in the following locations: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Cleveland and Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; and Indianapolis, IN.

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