8+ years of legal experience, preferably in employment law
Admission to practice law in Illinois preferred
Strong attention to detail for document-intensive cases
Exceptional organizational and case management skills
Collaborative team player with the ability to utilize various professionals
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
Independently produce quality legal documents and work product
Defend against agency discrimination charges and employment lawsuits
Represent employers at courts, administrative agencies, mediations, and arbitrations
Advise clients on broad employment-related claims and issues
Collaborate with team members on larger cases
Benefits
Access to a dynamic team of litigation attorneys and support staff
Opportunity to work in a leading firm ranked in the First Tier nationally in Labor and Employment Litigation
Involvement in various high-profile employment matters across multiple legal arenas
Supportive environment focused on proactive strategies and solutions for clients
Full Job Description
This position is for the role of an Of Counsel Attorney for the firm's Chicago Office.
In this role, the Of Counsel will work directly with the Litigation group in advising and defending employers in various workplace matters including investigations, administrative charges, state and federal lawsuits, among other areas of employment defense. The Of Counsel will work with a dynamic group of litigation attorneys and staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Demonstrates ability to independently produce a quality work product
Defense of agency charges of discrimination, lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and advice and counseling involving similar issues
Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations and in arbitration in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, contract, employment tort and non-compete cases
Work as part of a team, especially on larger cases
Skills and Educational Requirements:
JD from accredited law school
8+ years of experience preferred employment law experience a plus
IL Bar Admission preferred
Excellent attention to detail, including working with document intensive cases
Strong organizational and case management skills, including managing numerous cases at once
Ability to work in a collaborative team and effectively utilize other professionals
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in fast-paced environment
For Illinois, the expected salary range for this position is between $245,000-$277,500. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
Employee assistance program and other firm benefits
