Description:

Who we are:
At JBR Law Group LLC (“JBRLG”) we believe great business and employment lawyering is about more than reacting to disputes, it is about helping organizations build compliant strategically aligned workplaces that are set up for long term success. We are a management side firm serving as a trusted partner to our clients consisting primarily of corporate and governmental entities across a broad range of industries. Our clients turn to us for sophisticated counsel whether on commercial/contractual matters or to handle their respective employment law challenges. Our firm's employment law experience is full spectrum, including, but not limited to proactive compliance counseling, confidential workplace investigations, skilled defense in high-stakes federal and state litigation, trial work and more. We have a deliberately strategic and preventative approach to the law, working closely with clients to identify and address potential risks before they become costly disputes. This also includes developing and updating employee handbooks, workplace policies, as well as executive, employee, and independent contractor agreements. When disputes do arise, we approach each matter with a clear understanding of both the legal and business objectives at stake.

Our attorneys have successfully handled matters of high exposure involving Title VII, Illinois Human Rights Act, Americans with Disability Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, Illinois Whistleblower Act, Constitutional claims pursuant to Section 1983, and other business and commercial disputes in both federal and state courts.

For more information about our firm, please visit www.lawatjbr.com.

Who we are looking for:
JBRLG is currently seeking a full-time Associate or Senior Associate Attorney with a minimum of four years relevant experience. Candidates should possess excellent academic credentials and their submissions, either at the time of application or interview, should include a general list or summary of cases they have handled as counsel of record. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in Illinois and admitted to the Northern District of Illinois although we are willing to consider experienced candidates admitted in other federal courts who are eligible for immediate local admission.

Qualified candidates must have significant employment law and litigation experience in order to be considered. Preference may also be given to candidates that have had any municipal liability experience. In addition to any candidates with relevant litigation or trial experience, we will also welcome applications from candidates who are experienced in compliance counseling; internal investigations; settlement negotiations; workplace trainings; drafting of employment policies/handbooks, restrictive covenants, employment agreements, and/or independent contractor/subcontractor agreements; and have any experience handling claims alleging business injury, breach of restrictive covenant, and trade secret misappropriation.

JBRLG is willing to consider qualified applicants seeking part-time employment subject to schedules and availability.

Minimum Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Licensed and in good standing with the Illinois Bar.
Admitted or eligible for admission to Northern District of Illinois.
Minimum of 4 years of employment law experience.
Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery.
Strong written and oral communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Commitment to providing strategic and business-focused representation.

Why Join Us?
At JBRLG, associates and senior associates have the opportunity to become trusted counselors and accomplished client advocates, working directly on matters that affect our clients and their organizations. Our practice combines counseling, investigations, transactional work, litigation, and trial strategy, providing attorneys with the opportunity to develop a broad and sophisticated skill set.

We value attorneys who are curious, strategic, practical, and committed to delivering excellent client services. Our work requires not just knowing the law but understanding our clients' organizations, anticipating problems, developing creative solutions, and advocating effectively when disputes arise.

Compensation & Benefits:
We offer various benefits to eligible employees including, but not limited to: