Employment Attorney (10+ yrs) - Boutique Law Firm Job at McCormack Schreiber Legal Search, Chicago, IL

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  • McCormack Schreiber Legal Search
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

About the Position:

Our client, a sophisticated Chicago-based boutique law firm, is seeking an experienced (10+ years) employment attorney to join its Chicago office (title depending on level of experience). The employment law practice at this firm counsels employers on matters involving discrimination, wage/hour, retaliation, workforce reductions, and terminations, and defends clients in federal and state court as well as agencies such as the EEOC. This role will be focused on employment counseling, with approximately 20% of practice involving litigation matters.

Highlights:

· Highly-regarded Chicago-based firm with nearly 160 years of combined attorney experience

· Represent a diverse group of not-for-profit and government organizations

· Excellent opportunity for someone coming out of a government/municipal agency

· No business required

Responsibilities:

· Advise a range of clients, including local governments, townships, nonprofits, and religious institutions, on a range of employment matters, including wage and hour compliance, workforce reductions, restrictive covenants, termination decisions, discrimination, and leaves of absence

· Provide advice regarding compliance with federal and state employment laws

· Draft employment policies and other related documents

· Defend claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under federal and state laws as well as contractual disputes and defamation claims

Required Qualifications:

· 10+ years of experience with employment counseling and litigation

Location:

Chicago, IL

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $250,000.

About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago’s leading legal search firm. We leverage more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.

Job Tags

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