Senior Employment & Class Action Litigation Attorney - Remote (Illinois)

Knowhirematch•Chicago, IL

8d•$130,000 - $250,000•Remote

About The Position

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 employers Help anchor your firm’s expansion into the Chicago market while working fully remote with occasional travel Take real ownership of complex litigation—strategy, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and court appearances Competitive 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. You’ll 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.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing
Several years of civil litigation experience, ideally 5+ years, including substantial discovery, motion practice, and taking/defending depositions
Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills with a strategic, detail-oriented approach
Proven ability to independently manage complex cases and a busy litigation docket in a remote environment
Professional, steady work history and strong client-facing skills
Positive, team-oriented attitude and an interest in helping grow a high-performing, plaintiff-side practice in Illinois

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and/or wage-and-hour or employment matters strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a Senior Associate Attorney on wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions in Illinois and federal courts
Lead and manage all phases of complex civil litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation
Draft, edit, and argue substantive motions, including dispositive and class-related motions, in state and federal courts
Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts, and prepare clients and witnesses for testimony
Develop and execute case strategy in collaboration with firm leadership and junior team members
Appear remotely and in person for court hearings, conferences, and other proceedings as needed
Mentor junior attorneys and staff, helping to develop best practices and strengthen the Illinois practice
Travel occasionally for hearings, depositions, mediations, and internal meetings