Associate Attorney - Toxic Tort

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Health benefits

401K matching

Profit sharing

Annual bonuses

Job summary

HeplerBroom in Chicago seeks an associate attorney to manage a litigation caseload from inception to resolution. The role emphasizes thorough legal research, strong writing, and deposition experience within a hybrid work model.

Applicants must be in good standing with the Illinois Bar, with Missouri licensure preferred. Competitive compensation includes annual raises, discretionary bonuses, and robust benefits, reflecting a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. / Juris Doctor

Job description

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.