REMOTE - Labor Attorney
Jobot · Chicago, IL · 4 days ago
On-siteLegal$150k–$215k/yrFull-time
Job Details
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Amber Wood
Responsibilities
- Representing clients in all aspects of employment litigation, including but not limited to wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, and other employment-related matters.
- Conducting legal research and drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
- Participating in all phases of the litigation process, including discovery, settlement negotiations, trial preparation, and trial.
- Advising clients on their legal rights and obligations under federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Developing case strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys and partners.
- Staying abreast of developments in employment law and advising clients accordingly.
- Maintaining the highest ethical standards and professionalism at all times.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
- Must be licensed to practice law in the state.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in employment litigation, with a focus on commercial litigation, employment law, labor law, immigration, and general litigation.
- Excellent legal research and writing skills.
- Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload.
- Exceptional negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to clients and colleagues.
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.
- Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
- Proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients in employment litigation cases.