Toxic Tort & Environmental Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chicago, IL office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Toxic Tort & Environmental Practice. Lewis Brisbois’ representation of its clients, both in toxic tort and environmental matters, extends to state, federal, and administrative hearings and trials, including Superfund multi-site litigation and coordinated Federal Multi-District Litigation. We represent generators, landowners, municipalities, and site operators, from multi-national corporations to family-owned local companies. The diversity of the firm's environmental practice is reflected in its clients. Clients range from individuals, partnerships, and closely held corporations to Fortune 500 companies. The client base includes both foreign and domestic companies, governmental agencies, manufacturing, and real estate development companies as well as foreign and domestic insurance carriers. The firm is frequently selected to represent clients as National Counsel in mass tort and products liability litigation, including asbestos cases, automotive litigation (rollover cases), dietary supplements (L-Tryptophan, ephedra), etc. Although we would prefer that you have some experience in toxic tort and environmental law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in toxic tort and environmental law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

At least two (2) to seven (7) years of experience in toxic tort and environmental litigation.
Strong research and writing skills.
Admission to the Illinois State Bar.

Nice To Haves

Experience in toxic tort and environmental law is preferred.
Substantive litigation experience in any arena with a demonstrated interest in toxic tort and environmental law.

Responsibilities

Handle all phases of toxic tort and environmental litigation including case management, motion practice, and discovery.
Conduct hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
Represent clients in state, federal, and administrative hearings and trials.
Engage in Superfund multi-site litigation and coordinated Federal Multi-District Litigation.
Serve as National Counsel in mass tort and products liability litigation.