Associate Attorney

HeplerBroom; Edwardsville (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

In-house CLE programs

401K matching

Community service involvement

Job summary

HeplerBroom LLC in Edwardsville, IL seeks a licensed Associate Attorney with 2+ years of experience to join our Toxic Tort and Products Liability Litigation team. The role manages a litigation caseload from inception to resolution and requires strong writing, research, and analytical skills.

Hybrid work options are available, with competitive compensation, in-house CLE programs, mentoring, and a comprehensive benefits package to support professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in Illinois with current bar status.
• Missouri licensure preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in toxic tort and products liability litigation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research, analysis, and interpretation of statutes, regulations, and court decisions.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception to resolution.
• Monitor case files to ensure deadlines are met and investigate legal matters.
• Assist with document review and analysis.
• Conduct depositions and attend court hearings in various counties.

Skills

Deposition experience

Writing skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

HeplerBroom LLC, a large defense firm, is currently seeking a licensed Associate Attorney with 2+ years of experience to join our Toxic Tort and Products Liability Litigation team. The position is located in our Edwardsville office, but hybrid work options available.

Why HeplerBroom?

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive Compensation: Associate attorney eligible total compensation ranges from $110,000 to $140,000 annually, commensurate with experience, with the potential for annual performance-based raises and discretionary bonuses. Attractive base salary reviewed annually, structured associate bonus program, and year-end bonus recognizing non-billable efforts such as pro bono work and professional development.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work options to support work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access to in-house CLE programs, legal association membership support, structured mentor program, and community service involvement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health benefit options, generous 401K matching, and profit-sharing programs.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Join a team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals committed to delivering the highest level of client service and strategic legal solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting thorough research, analysis, and interpretation of legal sources such as statutes, regulations, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions.
• Independently managing a litigation caseload from inception to resolution.
• Monitoring case files to ensure compliance with deadlines and investigating facts and legal matters to determine causes of action.
• Assisting with document review and analysis.
• Conducting depositions and attending court hearings in various counties and courthouses.

This position requires:

• Good standing with the Illinois bar; dual licensure in Missouri is preferred.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Deposition experience, with a preference for experience in Toxic Tort cases.

HeplerBroom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or any basis prohibited by state or federal law.