Income Partner – Employment Litigation & Labor
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 Days In Office)
Compensation: $175,000 – $190,000 DOE + Comprehensive Benefits
Our client, a well-established and highly respected Chicago-based law firm, is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Employment Litigation & Labor Practice at the Income Partner level.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 7–10 years of employment litigation experience and a portable book of business who is looking to continue growing their practice in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. The firm offers sophisticated legal work, strong cross-practice collaboration, and the opportunity to build long-term client relationships while maintaining an excellent quality of life.
The Opportunity
Join a respected Chicago law firm with a long history of representing employers in complex employment litigation while also providing strategic counsel on workplace issues and risk management.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong employment litigation background, an established portable book of business, and a proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships. You'll have the autonomy to continue building your practice while working alongside experienced attorneys who value collaboration, client service, and long-term success.
This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants to continue growing an established practice while working in a collaborative environment that encourages entrepreneurship, cross-practice collaboration, and direct client engagement. Attorneys have the flexibility to build their practice with the support of experienced colleagues and a firm that values long-term relationships over short-term results.
The firm encourages collaboration across practice groups and provides meaningful opportunities to expand client relationships while handling sophisticated employment litigation matters.
The Employment Litigation & Labor Practice represents employers in matters involving:
Employment Litigation
Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation Claims
Wage & Hour Litigation
Class & Collective Actions
Restrictive Covenant & Trade Secret Litigation
Workplace Investigations
Employment Counseling & Compliance
Executive Employment Agreements
Executive Compensation
Employee Benefits
Workers' Compensation
Complex E-Discovery
Attorneys work closely with employers, business owners, executives, and HR leaders to defend workplace claims, resolve disputes, and provide practical legal guidance that helps minimize future risk.
Responsibilities
Manage employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
Represent employers in state and federal court, administrative proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, and other employment-related disputes.
Handle all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings.
Defend employers in matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour claims, restrictive covenants, class and collective actions, and other employment-related disputes.
Advise employers on workplace investigations, employment agreements, compliance matters, and workplace policies to help reduce future litigation risk.
Continue growing an existing book of business while building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions.
Contribute to the continued growth of the firm's Employment Litigation & Labor Practice.
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Licensed and in good standing with the Illinois Bar.
7–10 years of employment litigation experience.
Portable book of business required.
Minimum portable book of business of approximately $500,000–$600,000.
Experience representing employers in employment litigation and administrative proceedings.
Strong background in discovery, motion practice, oral arguments, and complex document productions.
Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to establish, grow, and maintain client relationships.
Experience counseling employers on employment law matters preferred.
Strong academic credentials preferred.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Income Partner opportunity with a respected Chicago law firm.
Hybrid work environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
Opportunity to continue growing an established practice.
Sophisticated employment litigation matters representing employers across a wide range of industries.
Strong cross-selling opportunities with corporate, litigation, tax, real estate, estate planning, and other practice groups.
Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
Direct client interaction and the opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to business clients.
Support from experienced attorneys and professional staff.
Annual billable expectation of 1,600 hours.
Long-Term Partnership Growth
The firm has a strong history of promoting Income Partners to Equity Partner and provides opportunities for attorneys to expand their leadership roles while continuing to build their practices.
The firm is known for its collaborative culture, approachable leadership, and commitment to providing attorneys with the resources and autonomy to build successful, long-term practices.
Current Income Partners serve as:
Practice Group Leaders
Members of firm committees
Mentors to junior attorneys
Contributors to firm strategy and growth
Attorneys looking to expand both their practice and their leadership within the firm will find a platform that supports long-term professional success.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary of $175,000–$190,000, depending on experience.
Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
Wellness programs and additional firm-sponsored benefits.
Interview Process
First Interview: Virtual interview with the Practice Group Leader
Final Interview: In-person interviews with four attorneys from different practice areas (approximately 30 minutes each; allow approximately three hours total).
Submittal Materials
Cover Letter
Resume/Profile
Law School Transcripts
