Attorney

Kaplan Law Firm, PLLC is a nationally recognized employment, whistleblower, and civil rights firm that represents people. Our mission is to end workplace injustice and champion civil rights. We are hiring a full-time Plaintiffs Employment attorney.

Job Type: Full-time, Remote

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Pay: Target of $150,000-$300,000+:

1. $71,000 minimum biweekly base salary,

2. 33% of pro rata contingent collections paid each payroll,

3. Bonus true-up to 60% of your collected revenue paid each quarter (uncapped), and

4. Additional up to 20% originations.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Kaplan Law Firm, PLLC is a nationally recognized employment, whistleblower, and civil rights firm that represents people. Our mission is to end workplace injustice and champion civil rights. We are hiring a full-time Plaintiffs Employment attorney.

Qualifications:

• 5 years or more of employment law practice,
• Experience with EEOC and IDHR,
• Litigation experience in Cook County and N.D. Ill.,
• Outstanding attention to detail and written work product,
• Ability to manage time independently and work remotely,
• Proficient with using law firm software: Microsoft 365, Clio, Slack, Claude, and OneNote,
• A record of excellence in Plaintiff’s side employment, whistleblower, and civil rights work, or comparable experience, and
• A record of empathy for workers’ rights and fighting for justice in and out of court.

Job Expectations:

• Manage your own growing employment docket,

• Manage the discovery process,

• Participate in intakes, scheduling, data collection for all cases,

• Research and write winning briefs that advance the cause of employee rights and civil rights,

• File and pursue cases in EEOC, IDHR/IDOL,

• Actively litigate cases in federal and state court,

• Suggest and implement improvements for all processes,

• Bill an average minimum of 7.5 hours per week (30 hours per month) on hourly matters,

• Serve as a mentor to junior attorneys by providing guidance, reviewing work product, sharing litigation strategy, and supporting professional development.

What We Offer:

• Unlimited paid time-off,
• All Western District of Texas Federal Court holidays are automatic paid days off (approximately 10 days per calendar year),
• 401(k) with matching at 2%,
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance,
• Disability insurance,
• The freedom and flexibility of fully remote work – the ability to do nationally important work, but also spend quality time with your spouse kids, dogs, cats, and chickens,
• A team committed to performing beyond expectations, and
• A platform for your personal and professional growth.