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Employment Attorney (10+ yrs) - Boutique Law Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Employment Attorney – Chicago Our client, a sophisticated Chicago-based boutique law firm, is seeking an experienced employment attorney (10+ years) to join its Chicago office. The employment law practice counsels employers on 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 focus 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 employment matters such as 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 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:

$150,000 – $250,000 per year.

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