McCormack Schreiber Legal Search
Employment Attorney (10+ yrs) - Boutique Law Firm
McCormack Schreiber Legal Search, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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