Chicago-Senior Attorney
Lawyers for Justice•Chicago, IL
About The Position
The Senior Attorney will manage and lead an active caseload of state and federal plaintiff-side wage-and-hour, class, and representative action litigation against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies. The role also provides guidance and oversight to associate attorneys. The ideal candidate is a licensed, highly experienced litigator with a strong track record in complex or class action litigation who is organized, professional, and committed to achieving strong outcomes for clients.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in Illinois, or already licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the Illinois Bar.
- The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in civil litigation.
- Experience with discovery in the civil litigation context.
- Oral advocacy experience and experience appearing in court.
- Motion practice experience.
- Experience taking and defending depositions.
- Ability to travel occasionally.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and wage-and-hour litigation is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop case strategy.
- Conduct and respond to complex discovery.
- Take and defend depositions.
- Draft and argue dispositive and class certification motions.
- Lead settlement negotiations.
- Appear in court for hearings and trial.
- Provide guidance and oversight to associate attorneys.
- Mentor junior attorneys on litigation best practices.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Opportunity for performance-based discretionary bonus and merit increases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
