Associate Attorney

Heyl Royster • Edwardsville, IL

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Heyl Royster is seeking highly motivated attorneys with 1-5 years of litigation experience to join our established toxic tort defense team. The ideal candidate will have experience with drafting critical motions, developing written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and participating in court proceedings. The position provides opportunity to work on complex, multi‑party litigation and immediate opportunity for meaningful litigation experience. Candidates should possess the ability to work productively in team settings. This position will be based at our Edwardsville office.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school required.
• Active State of Illinois and/or Missouri Law license, in good standing.
• 1-5 years' experience in insurance/personal injury defense, and/or toxic tort defense.
• Ability to work productively in team settings.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with drafting critical motions
• Experience with developing written discovery
• Experience taking and defending depositions
• Experience participating in court proceedings

Responsibilities

• Drafting critical motions
• Developing written discovery
• Taking and defending depositions
• Participating in court proceedings
• Work productively in team settings

Benefits

• Incentive bonus plan
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life/ADD
• Basic term life/ADD
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401K plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Benefits
• Work From Home Flexibility
• Paid Sick/Holiday Vacation Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Dress for Your Day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree