Robert Half is looking for a Litigation Attorney to join a respected mid-sized law firm in Chicago, Illinois. This role is suited for a lawyer who can advise employers on workplace matters while also managing employment and commercial disputes through litigation. The position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a flexible hybrid schedule and a practice that values strong advocacy, sound judgment, and client-focused counsel.
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in employment-related disputes before state and federal courts as well as administrative agencies.
- Provide practical legal guidance on workplace issues, including policy interpretation, risk management, and day-to-day employment matters.
- Prepare, revise, and maintain employee handbooks, workplace policies, and related documentation to support compliance efforts.
- Handle commercial litigation matters involving complex business disputes from case assessment through resolution.
- Draft persuasive motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal filings with a high degree of accuracy and strategic focus.
- Manage discovery activities, including document review, written responses, depositions, and coordination with clients and opposing counsel.
- Conduct legal research and develop case strategies that align with client objectives and procedural requirements.
- Oversee an active caseload independently while maintaining consistent communication with clients, colleagues, and relevant stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Licensed attorney in good standing with at least 3 years of relevant legal experience, including employment law and litigation matters.
- Demonstrated background handling employment proceedings in court and before administrative agencies.
- Experience drafting motions, briefs, pleadings, and other substantive litigation documents.
- Working knowledge of discovery practice and the ability to manage litigation matters efficiently with limited supervision.
- Familiarity with complex commercial litigation and business dispute resolution.
- Strong legal research, written communication, and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to build client relationships and work effectively with colleagues in a collaborative law firm setting.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), PTO, and much more
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