Associate Attorney - Peoria Office

Heyl Royster; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary Life/ADD

Basic term life/ADD

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401K match

Employee Assistance Benefits

Work From Home Flexibility

Paid Sick/Holiday

Vacation Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Dress for Your Day

Job summary

Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen is hiring a full-time Associate Attorney in Peoria, IL. The role involves conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing documents, and representing clients in various proceedings. Telecommuting is an option, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school and Illinois licensure, plus CLE compliance. The firm offers strong professional development and a robust 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois; CLE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case preparation.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents, including contracts, briefs, pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Represent clients in court, mediation, arbitration, and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain and manage a caseload with minimal supervision, ensuring timely delivery of services.
• Assist in the development of case strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys.
• Remain an attorney in good standing with the applicable state bar, including fulfillment of CLE requirements.
• Negotiate settlements, prepare for trials, and participate in hearings.
• Telecommuting is an option.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analysis

Contract drafting

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen DBA Heyl Royster is hiring a full-time Associate Attorney.

Job Duties:

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case preparation.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents, including contracts, briefs, pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Represent clients in court, mediation, arbitration, and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain and manage a caseload with minimal supervision, ensuring timely delivery of services.
• Assist in the development of case strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys.
• Remain an attorney in good standing with the applicable state bar, including fulfillment of CLE requirements.
• Negotiate settlements, prepare for trials, and participate in hearings.
• Telecommuting is an option.

Rate of pay:

$83,034- $98000.24 per year

Job Requirements:

Doctoral degree in Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Must have License to Practice Law in Illinois; skills in legal research, legal writing and analysis.

Job Criteria:

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Education Required: Doctoral

Benefits:

This position offers excellent benefits* for full-time employees, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life/ADD

Additionally, the Firm provides full-time employees at no additional cost:

• Basic term life/ADD
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• An employer match of employee deferral for the 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Benefits
• Work From Home Flexibility
• Paid Sick/Holiday
• Vacation Leave allows as much as is practicable beyond the minimum of 40 hours
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Dress for Your Day

*This benefit list is current at the time of posting but is subject to change at any time.

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Sue Mowbray

Company: Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen

City: Peoria

State: IL

Zip: 61602