Senior Counsel, Employment Litigation at Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete LLP

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

275000.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employment Litigation, Drafting Discovery, Responding to Discovery, Drafting Pleadings, Responding to Pleadings, Arguing Motions, Taking Depositions, Defending Depositions, Labor Law, Employment Law, Writing Skills, Analytical Skills, Project Management, Self-Starter, Teamwork, Illinois Bar Admission

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Description 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. 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 *These benefits are subject to change The salary range for this position is $225,000 - $275,000 per year. Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Candidate materials should be submitted online or submitted directly to our National Recruiting Manager, Nicholas Golden at ngolden@constangy.com. This position is not open for submission by external recruiters. Requirements Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

The Senior Counsel will be responsible for handling employment litigation matters, which includes drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, as well as drafting and arguing various motions. A significant part of the role involves taking and defending depositions in labor and employment law cases.