Employment Law Senior Associate Attorney
Chicago, IL, United States
- Legal
- Full-time
- employment law attorney
- class action litigation
- civil litigation
The Employment Law Senior Associate Attorney will join a plaintiff-side law firm focused on high-profile state and federal class action litigation advocating for employee and consumer rights. The role requires managing multiple cases, conducting legal research and writing, and courtroom advocacy, with travel as needed. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree, Illinois bar admission, and experience in civil litigation, preferably with class actions or wage-and-hour disputes.
Our client, a fast-growing plaintiff-side law firm, is seeking a talented Employment Law Senior Associate Attorney to join their expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in high-profile state and federal class action litigation while advocating for employees and consumers against some of the nation’s largest companies.
Employment Law Senior Associate Attorney Benefits and Compensation:
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Hybrid schedule
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Exposure to large-scale, high-impact litigation cases
Employment Law Senior Associate Attorney Requirements & Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in Illinois
• 3+ years of experience in civil litigation with knowledge of discovery, motion practice, oral advocacy, and depositions
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively from day one
• Strong legal research, writing, and courtroom presentation skills
• Willingness and ability to travel for hearings, depositions, and client matters as needed
Employment Law Senior Associate Attorney Preferred Background & Skills:
• Prior exposure to class actions, wage-and-hour disputes, or complex litigation
• A proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative mindset with a passion for employee and consumer rights




