Employment Law Attorney I Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Employment Law Attorney I Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does an Employment Law Attorney I make in Chicago, IL? The average Employment Law Attorney I salary in Chicago, IL is $101,861 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $84,134 and $112,238. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Employment Law Attorney I Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Employment Law Attorney I Salary $67,995 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Employment Law Attorney I Salary $84,134 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Employment Law Attorney I Salary $101,861 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Employment Law Attorney I Salary $112,238 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Employment Law Attorney I Salary $121,685 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Negotiating: Applying negotiation concepts and techniques in a dialogue between two or more parties to reach a win-win solution.

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Negotiating 4.22%
Futures 2.27%
Health Care 1.45%
Others 92.06%

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Job Description for Employment Law Attorney I

Employment Law Attorney I is responsible for analyzing proposed and established legislation, preparing legal documents, and reviewing company policies. Advises management on legal matters and ensures compliancy to protect company against legal liability. Being an Employment Law Attorney I requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Requires admittance to a state bar. Additionally, Employment Law Attorney I typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Employment Law Attorney I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Employment Law Attorney I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Employment Law Attorney I in Chicago, IL
  • Lexitas Legal Talent Outsourcing - Chicago, IL
    Our client, a prominent mid-sized law firm, is seeking a Trial Counsel to join their team. Ideal candidate will have general liability, medical malpractice...
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  • Lexitas Legal Talent Outsourcing - Chicago, IL
    Our client, a prominent regional law firm, is seeking an Associate to join their Nassau County team. This is a hybrid remote position, and the position is ...
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  • Ascendion - Chicago, IL
    THIS POSITION IS FULLY REMOTE BUT HAS TO BE WORKED IN CALIFORNIA WITH A CALIFORNIA BAR AND CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW EXPERIENCE ONLY, THIS IS A MUST HAVE. Resp...
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  • Shaw Sanders, P.C. - St Charles, IL
    Not achieving your professional goals. Is your current firm more interested in your billing than your development and fulfillment as a top attorney with a ...
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  • Tressler LLP - Bolingbrook, IL
    Company Description. Tressler LLP is a full-service, modern law firm located in eight cities across the country. We are known for our people-centric approa...
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Career Path for Employment Law Attorney I

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For Employment Law Attorney I, the upper level is Employment Law Attorney II and then progresses to Employment Law Attorney IV.

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Employment Law Attorney I Pay Difference by Location

Employment Law Attorney I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Employment Law Attorney I, the highest Employment Law Attorney I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Employment Law Attorney I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Employment Law Attorney I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Employment Law Attorney I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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