Associate Attorney

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with over two years of experience to join their Toxic Tort and Products Liability Litigation team in Edwardsville, IL. This role offers hybrid work options.

Duties

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

Requirements

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

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Excellent research and analytical abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently.

Benefits

• Hybrid work options for work-life balance.
• Access to in-house CLE programs and legal association membership support.
• Structured mentor program and community service involvement.
• Multiple health benefit options and generous 401K matching.
• Profit-sharing programs.

Formed towards the end of the nineteenth century, this reputed law firm has four offices in the states of Illinois and Missouri. It is comprised of a sizable group of highly qualified lawyers. Some of the main areas of practice at this firm are commercial litigation, medical malpractice, and white collar criminal defense law. Over the years, the attorneys here have earned many accolades from leading legal publications.