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Attorney - Employment and Labor

Consumer Law Group, LLC Oct 20,2018 Location USA Chicago IL
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Law Firm

Attorney

Labor & Employment

Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)

3-5 yrs required

Profile

Consumer Law Group, LLC is currently seeking an IL licensed attorney experienced in Employment and Labor law for its high volume consumer service based legal practice.

If you have experience managing a high-volume legal practice and/or VERY LARGE caseloads, have a significant amount of Employment Law experience, (most heavily in FLSA and Wage & Hour) experience negotiating substantial settlements and litigating employment based claims then this might be the perfect opportunity for you. 

CLG is among the busiest law firms in the Chicagoland area and we are seeking attorneys that can thrive in a fast paced, dynamic and challenging environment. 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Represent clients in the following areas: FLSA violations – Wage / Overtime violations (primarily); employment termination, sexual harassment, discrimination, etc. for both individual plaintiff representation as well as Class Action
  • Review employment contracts
  • Advise clients about their employment rights while recommending legal action
  • Mediate between employees and employers
  • Litigation representing clients in court for civil lawsuits against employers including class action
  • Bridge gap between employers and employees through handling legal matters which involve collective bargaining

Job Requirements
 

Legal Experience:

Must be a member of the Illinois Bar and must also have a minimum two years of employment law experience.  FLSA and class action experience is a must. We are looking for someone that has a real passion for their profession and for serving their clients. Candidates will have worked on a variety of federal, state, and local employment matters including FLSA & EEO, and wage and hour claims.
 

• Prior experience is a MUST
• 3-5 years recent experience in a Law Firm with at least 2 years in Employment and Labor with significant FLSA experience
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus  
• Attorneys must be in good standing with the Illinois Bar
• Strong command of the English language and excellent writing skills
• Ability to thrive in a busy environment with a heavy case load
• Verifiable references

Company info

Company Profile

Consumer Law Group, LLC (“CLG') is a premier Chicago, Illinois based law firm whose broad range of services and practice areas are focused on the legal needs of the consumer. The firm has a diversified practice that supports the varied legal needs of residents of Illinois. Our attorneys and staff understand more than the law. We understand people and the process of making legal decisions that have real-world and life altering consequence. CLG brings essential high quality legal services to the public at affordable costs. CLG utilizes state-of-the-art technology and cost-effective methods to provide services in a timely, client-oriented, ethical manner and in a friendly and professional environment. We focus on each client’s background, needs, and goals to determine the best course of action. Our dedication to quality, understanding of the law, trust, and respect set the foundation for our long-standing relationships with clients and the community. Consumer Law Group prides itself on its mission – to provide its clients the highest quality legal services with experience, commitment, intelligence, integrity and creativity. Our clients appreciate the valuable legal representation we provide at competitive rates. Our objective is always to earn and maintain a client’s trust and confidence by sound, honest and insightful legal advice to ensure the client possesses all the necessary information to make informed decisions.