Attorney

Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life/ADD

WFH Flexibility

401K match

Sick/Holiday

Vacation leave

Flexible schedule

Dress for your day

Job summary

Heyl Royster is seeking an experienced associate attorney in Champaign, IL, with a strong background in litigation and defense across commercial, medical malpractice, and related areas. A JD from an ABA-accredited school and an active IL or MO license are required.

0–10 years of experience across the listed practice areas is expected. The role offers a competitive compensation package ($93,000–$125,000) plus an incentive bonus plan and a comprehensive benefits program, including 401K,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active IL or MO bar license, in good standing.
• 0–10 years’ experience across listed practice areas.

Education

Juris Doctor

IL/MO Bar

Job description

Heyl Royster

Heyl Royster is an accomplished regional Midwestern law firm with more than 100 lawyers and seven offices in Illinois (Peoria, Champaign, Chicago, Edwardsville, Rockford, and Springfield) and Missouri (St. Louis). We have served the legal needs of individuals and businesses for over 110 years, garnering a national reputation in litigation and thriving transactional law practice. Our philosophy has remained the same for more than a century - providing efficient and effective representation and putting our client's needs first while earning us a solid reputation for success.

About Heyl Royster

Heyl Royster understands that great collaboration begins with the people at the table. With access to firm-wide expertise, our attorney's partner with clients and collaborate with fellow legal minds generating innovative strategies to achieve their mutual goals. We accomplish this by asking the right questions at the right time and utilizing expertise and skill to connect the dots. Our attorneys offer balance and focus while viewing problems as opportunities to innovate and develop trends in law. We understand that not everything happens as planned, but we are disciplined and flexible with a passion that keeps us moving forward toward success.

Expectations

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school required.
• Active State of Illinois and/or Missouri Law license, in good standing.
• 0-10 years of experience in the following practice areas: commercial litigation, medical malpractice defense, insurance/personal injury defense, toxic tort defense, workers compensation defense, civil rights, commercial transactions, employment law, banking law, estate planning and governmental defense.

Compensation and Benefits

The range is $93,000 to $125,000. In addition to your salary, we have an incentive bonus plan for associates which provides for the possibility of additional monthly compensation. That Bonus Program for 2026 includes the potential for additional monthly compensation of $1,000, $1,500, $2,000 or $2,500 which could add up to $30,000 of additional annualized compensation above the base salary. We pay those bonus payments in the month after they are earned. The overall compensation package offered will take into account several factors including, but not limited to, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability and specialization, as well as business needs.

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

To know more about us, visit our website at www.heylroyster.com.

Heyl Royster is an equal opportunity employer.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

Must be able to pass a background check. Any job offer will be based on results of background check.