Employment Law Attorney
A well-established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Law Attorney to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys practicing employment law, handling sophisticated matters, and working directly with clients.
Position Overview
The attorney will handle a broad range of employment law matters and will have the opportunity to take ownership of cases from initial evaluation through resolution. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills, excellent legal writing abilities, and a practical, client-focused approach.
Responsibilities
- Handle employment law matters from inception through resolution.
- Represent clients in employment-related litigation and disputes.
- Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Manage discovery, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation.
- Advise clients regarding employment-related laws, policies, and workplace disputes.
- Analyze claims involving wage and hour issues, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other employment matters.
- Develop case strategies and communicate recommendations to clients.
- Work closely with attorneys and support staff to efficiently manage a caseload.
- Maintain strong client relationships and provide responsive, practical legal advice.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in Illinois.
- 3+ years of employment law experience.
- Strong litigation and legal research/writing skills.
- Experience handling employment disputes from inception through resolution preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to independently manage matters while working effectively as part of a team.
- Experience with Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, IHRA, IWA, and related laws.
- Experience with wage and hour, class, and collective actions matters.
Opportunity
- Hybrid flexibility.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Healthy bonus structure.
- Full benefits.
If you'd like to apply confidentially, email Sky.Teegen@gogpac.com or call Skyler at (262) 316-6515.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
