Description Robert Half is seeking a full-time Attorney to join our client's thriving Labor and Employment practice group in Park Ridge, Illinois. This Attorney will be heavily involved in handling employment law and commercial litigation matters. The role entails developing and counseling on employment-related agreements, policies, and employee handbooks, as well as interacting with various departments to provide comprehensive legal services to clients with diverse needs. Responsibilities: • Develop employment-related agreements, policies, and employee handbooks. • Counsel on a broad range of employment concerns including employee relations issues such as discipline and termination, accommodation requests, leaves of absence, and conducting workplace investigations. • Interact with other practice groups within the organization to provide comprehensive legal services to clients with diverse needs. • Execute all phases of litigation in federal and state courts handling employment law cases including discovery, interviewing witnesses, reviewing electronically stored documents, pleadings, motions and briefs, conducting and defending depositions, visiting dispute sites, and attending court appearances, pre-trial matters, trial, and appeals. • Conduct legal research and analysis to provide innovative solutions to complex legal issues. • Participate in business development activities, including client presentations, networking events, industry conferences, and other targeted marketing efforts to expand the client base and cultivate long-term relationships. • Experience with the investigation, management, and discovery of large collections of documents and data files. • Strong knowledge of federal and state labor & employment laws (e.g., wage and hour, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADEA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and similar state laws). • Experience in anti-harassment and other employment training. Requirements • Must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school • A minimum of 3 years of experience as an Attorney/Lawyer • Proficiency in Employment Law • Experience in creating and revising Employee Handbooks • Familiarity with HR Compliance matters Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .