Toxic Tort Defense Associate Attorney (1–5 yrs) – Remote

Heyl Royster; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary Life/ADD

401K match

Work From Home Flexibility

Paid Sick/Holiday

Vacation Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Dress for Your Day

Job summary

Heyl Royster in Edwardsville, Illinois, seeks attorneys with 1-5 years of litigation experience to join its toxic tort defense team. The ideal candidate will draft motions, develop written discovery, take and defend depositions, and participate in court proceedings.

This full-time role offers opportunities to work on complex, multi‑party litigation and immediate meaningful litigation experience within a collaborative firm environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school is required.
• Active Illinois and/or Missouri law license, in good standing.
• 1-5 years' experience in insurance/personal injury defense, and/or toxic tort defense.

Responsibilities

• Draft critical motions and develop written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in court proceedings.
• Work productively in team settings on complex, multi-party litigation.

Skills

Drafting critical motions

Written discovery

Deposition experience

Litigation defense

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Heyl Royster in Edwardsville, Illinois, seeks attorneys with 1-5 years of litigation experience to join its toxic tort defense team. The ideal candidate will draft motions, develop written discovery, take and defend depositions, and participate in court proceedings.

This full-time role offers opportunities to work on complex, multi‑party litigation and immediate meaningful litigation experience within a collaborative firm environment.