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NEW IN – Senior Employment Litigation Attorney | Plaintiff + Defense | Build Your Own Practice | $150K–$200K DOE | Chicago Hybrid

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NEW IN – Senior Employment Litigation Attorney | Plaintiff + Defense | Build Your Own Practice | $150K–$200K DOE | Chicago Hybrid


I'm currently working with a boutique Chicago employment law firm looking to add a Senior Employment Litigation Attorney with experience on both the plaintiff and defense side. This is an opportunity to take a senior role within a close-knit practice, mentor junior attorneys and continue building your own practice.


Why This Opportunity Stands Out


  • Work Both Sides of the V – Handle plaintiff and defense employment matters, giving you a genuinely varied litigation practice.
  • Bring a Book or Build One – A portable book is preferred, but it is not required, giving you room to develop business without needing to arrive with an established book.
  • Senior Role With Team Influence – Mentor junior attorneys and play an active role in the development of the firm's employment practice.
  • Boutique Platform – Join a smaller employment-focused team where senior attorneys have direct visibility and influence over their matters and clients.


⚖️ The Role


  • Lead and manage employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
  • Handle both plaintiff and defense-side employment disputes.
  • Develop case strategy and oversee pleadings, motions, discovery and litigation proceedings.
  • Appear at hearings, mediations and other contested matters.
  • Work directly with clients and provide strategic employment litigation advice.
  • Mentor and support junior attorneys.
  • Contribute to the continued development of the employment practice.


👤 About You


  • 6+ years of employment litigation experience.
  • Both plaintiff and defense-side experience required.
  • Active Illinois Bar admission.
  • Strong litigation, writing and advocacy skills.
  • Ability to manage matters with a high degree of autonomy.
  • Proven ability to mentor junior attorneys.
  • Portable book of business preferred, but not required.


📍 Location


  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Hybrid – 3 days in office


💰 Package


  • $150,000–$200,000 base, depending on experience and qualifications
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Senior-level role within a boutique employment practice


If you're an experienced Employment litigator looking for a role where you can work both sides of the V, mentor junior attorneys and have genuine influence within a boutique practice, I'd love to speak with you.


Please apply below or forward your résumé to jason.giger@wearerevolution.co for a confidential, no-obligation discussion.

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