Labor & Employment Partner

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith Llp • Chicago, IL

306d • $200,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Chicago office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice. The ideal candidate will have at least twelve (12) years of experience in employment law matters, a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school, be a member of the Illinois bar and have experience practicing employment law, and possess excellent communication skills. Experience with counseling clients on all aspects of the employee life-cycle, class actions and the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act is a plus. Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin licenses are a plus. Prior employment litigation experience is required (preferably on the management side), and employment counseling or in-house employment law experience is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are proactive and passionate about assuming a high-level role providing legal service within a sophisticated practice and who are seeking to assume a significant role in all aspects of employment law. This role requires extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies and opposing counsel.

Requirements

• At least twelve (12) years of experience in employment law matters
• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Member of the Illinois bar
• Experience practicing employment law
• Excellent communication skills
• Prior employment litigation experience (preferably on the management side)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with counseling clients on all aspects of the employee life-cycle
• Experience with class actions
• Experience with the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
• Licenses in Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin
• Employment counseling or in-house employment law experience

Responsibilities

• Independently managing a caseload from beginning to end
• Communicating with clients and providing timely internal and external reporting
• Working closely with other attorneys and Partners on matters
• Drafting responsive pleadings
• Handling all aspects of the discovery process
• Drafting motions (including motions for summary judgment)
• Conducting depositions and court appearances
• Preparing position statements for the EEOC, IDHR and other Illinois agencies
• Defending fact-finding conferences/on-site visits
• Representing clients in mediations and conciliations
• Negotiating settlements

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k with employer contribution
• Bonus for those who meet their minimum hourly requirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree