Senior Counsel, Employment Litigation

Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete LLP • Chicago, IL

2d • $225,000 - $275,000

About The Position

The Chicago, Illinois office of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete seeks an Employment Litigation Senior Counsel with 8+ years of experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Significant experience in labor and employment law is required. Candidate must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be admitted to practice in Illinois.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience
• Significant experience in labor and employment law is required
• excellent academic credentials
• strong writing and analytical skills
• ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be admitted to practice in Illinois

Responsibilities

• drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings
• drafting, and arguing motions
• taking and defending depositions

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays including Juneteenth
• Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Teladoc coverage for remote medical care
• Group Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with % Match and a Profit-Sharing Plan
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• And more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees