Associate Attorney

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected litigation team where you can build strong hands-on experience in civil defense work
• Gain exposure to meaningful matters involving medical negligence, employment discrimination, and general tort liability
• Work in a role that offers real growth, strong mentorship, and the chance to sharpen your litigation skills
• Enjoy competitive compensation, bonus potential, and strong long-term benefits
• Be part of a firm that values professionalism, development, and high-level client service

Location: This role is based on-site in Springfield, Illinois, offering the opportunity to work closely with an experienced litigation team in a collaborative office environment.

Note: Candidates must be licensed in Illinois and have 2+ years of litigation experience or closely related legal experience that supports success in civil litigation.

About Us

We are a growing litigation team focused on delivering excellent client service, strategic legal solutions, and strong results across a range of civil matters. Confidential Employer. We value professionalism, development, and giving attorneys the support they need to grow into strong long-term contributors.

Job Description

• Research, analyze, and interpret statutes, rules, regulations, and court decisions
• Assist with document review and case analysis
• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Write motions and briefs
• Monitor case files and help ensure deadlines are met
• Support litigation matters involving medical negligence, employment discrimination, and general tort liability

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar license
• 2+ years of litigation experience preferred
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Deposition experience preferred
• Ability to handle assignments across a variety of civil litigation matters

JPC-785

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: IL bar license. 1+ yrs of litigation exp.

• Nice to haves: 

• Additional context: Relocation- [No]. Packages - [No]

Submissions Name / Laura / Laura.Downey@heplerbroom.com

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Springfield, IL associate attorney role for a defense-side civil lit practice. Best fit is an Illinois-barred attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience, strong writing/research skills, and ideally some deposition exposure. Practice mix includes med mal, employment discrimination, and general tort liability.

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