Senior Employment

Pay: $175,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Play a senior role in high-impact wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class actions against regional, national, and Fortune 500 employersHelp anchor your firms expansion into the Chicago market while working fully remote with occasional travelTake real ownership of complex litigationstrategy, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and court appearancesCompetitive compensation ($130,000$250,000+ DOE), strong benefits, and clear leadership and growth potential Location: Remote, based out of Illinois with a focus on the Chicago market. Youll work from home while collaborating closely with a multi-state team and traveling occasionally for hearings, depositions, mediations, and key firm events. Note: You must be licensed to practice law in Illinois, have strong civil litigation experience (including discovery, motion practice, and depositions), and be comfortable working remotely full-time with occasional travel. About Our Client Our client is a rapidly growing plaintiff-side law firm with a powerhouse reputation in wage-and-hour, employment, consumer rights, and class action litigation. They prosecute complex class and representative actions against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies, and have recovered millions for thousands of workers and consumers. As they expand into Illinois, they are building a strong Chicago-focused practice and need seasoned litigators who share their commitment to justice and client advocacy. Job Description Serve as a Senior Associate Attorney on wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions in Illinois and federal courtsLead and manage all phases of complex civil litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediation, and trial preparationDraft, edit, and argue substantive motions, including dispositive and class-related motions, in state and federal courtsTake and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts, and prepare clients and witnesses for testimonyDevelop and execute case strategy in collaboration with firm leadership and junior team membersAppear remotely and in person for court hearings, conferences, and other proceedings as neededMentor junior attorneys and staff, helping to develop best practices and strengthen the Illinois practiceTravel occasionally for hearings, depositions, mediations, and internal meetings Qualifications Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standingSeveral years of civil litigation experience, ideally 5+ years, including substantial discovery, motion practice, and taking/defending depositionsPrior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and/or wage-and-hour or employment matters strongly preferredExcellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills with a strategic, detail-oriented approachProven ability to independently manage complex cases and a busy litigation docket in a remote environmentProfessional, steady work history and strong client-facing skillsPositive, team-oriented attitude and an interest in helping grow a high-performing, plaintiff-side practice in Illinois Why Youll Love Working Here Youll have a visible, senior role in building out a new geographic market for a well-established plaintiff-side firmYoull collaborate with a collegial group of experienced litigators who value mentorship, high-quality advocacy, and work with purposeYoull receive competitive senior-level compensation ($130,000$250,000+ depending on experience and impact), plus medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and support for ongoing professional development JPC-498 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceRequirements: Must be barred in IL. Must have 5+ years of civil litigation exp. Strongly preferred: Exp. in Employment law/class action. Must have stable employment indicators (Tenure of around 2 years). Relocation: NO. PACK:NOOnly send qualified resumes moving forward. NO WRITE UPS Submissions Name / Andy / a.behling@calljustice.com;careers@calljustice.com Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary) Plaintiff-side wage-and-hour and employment class action firm is expanding into Illinois and hiring a remote Illinois-barred Senior Associate Attorney focused on the Chicago market. Role is fully remote with occasional travel and heavy responsibility for complex litigation (discovery, motions, depositions, court). Ideal candidate has 5+ years of strong civil litigation experience, significant exposure to employment or class actions, and wants to help build a plaintiff-side practice with real leadership opportunity. Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Senior Employment & Class Action Litigation Attorney – Remote (Illinois)) - Lawyers for Justice, PC - JPC 498 - Source **New Job Order Alert** Client job title: Senior Employment & Class Action Litigation Attorney – Remote (Illinois)Location: Chicago, ILOn-site, hybrid, remote: RemoteExperience: 5Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Senior Associate Attorney, Senior Litigation Attorney, Employment Litigation Attorney, Wage and Hour Attorney, Class Action Attorney, Plaintiff-Side Attorney, Complex Litigation Attorney, Remote Attorney, Illinois Attorney# of hires needed: 1Open or not to recruiters on TE: YES