Labor And Employment Attorney

Full-time, remote position based in Chicago, Illinois.

About the role

Kaplan Law Firm, PLLC is a nationally recognized employment, whistleblower, and civil rights firm that represents people. Our mission is to end workplace injustice and champion civil rights. We are hiring a Plaintiffs Employment attorney to manage a growing employment docket, litigate cases, and mentor junior attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own growing employment docket
• Manage the discovery process
• Participate in intakes, scheduling, and data collection for all cases
• Research and write winning briefs that advance the cause of employee rights and civil rights
• File and pursue cases in EEOC, IDHR/IDOL
• Actively litigate cases in federal and state court
• Suggest and implement improvements for all processes
• Bill an average minimum of 7.5 hours per week (30 hours per month) on hourly matters
• Serve as a mentor to junior attorneys by providing guidance, reviewing work product, sharing litigation strategy, and supporting professional development

Requirements

• 5 years or more of employment law practice
• Experience with EEOC and IDHR
• Litigation experience in Cook County and N.D. Ill.
• Outstanding attention to detail and written work product
• Ability to manage time independently and work remotely
• Proficient with law firm software: Microsoft 365, Clio, Slack, Claude, and OneNote
• A record of excellence in Plaintiff’s side employment, whistleblower, and civil rights work, or comparable experience
• A record of empathy for workers’ rights and fighting for justice in and out of court

Pay

• $71,000 minimum biweekly base salary
• 33% of pro rata contingent collections paid each payroll
• Bonus true-up to 60% of your collected revenue paid each quarter (uncapped)
• Additional up to 20% originations
• Target total compensation: $150,000–$300,000+

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time-off
• All Western District of Texas Federal Court holidays are automatic paid days off (approximately 10 days per calendar year)
• 401(k) with 2% matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Fully remote work with flexibility to balance nationally important work and personal life
• A team committed to performing beyond expectations
• A platform for personal and professional growth