$110,000 - $140,000

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected litigation team handling sophisticated asbestos, toxic tort, and products liability matters
• Step into a true mid-level role with meaningful case responsibility and hands-on litigation experience
• Enjoy hybrid flexibility while still working closely with an experienced legal team
• Grow your career in a firm that offers mentorship, professional development, and long-term stability
• Earn competitive compensation with bonus potential, strong benefits, and profit-sharing

Location: Hybrid role based in Edwardsville, Illinois, offering a strong mix of in-office collaboration and work-from-home flexibility.

Note: Candidates must be licensed and in good standing in Illinois and have 3+ years of litigation experience. Deposition experience is required.

About Us

We are a well-established litigation team focused on delivering strategic legal solutions and exceptional client service across complex defense matters. Confidential Employer. Our team values professionalism, collaboration, and attorney development, and we provide the support and resources needed for long-term success.

Job Description

• Handle asbestos, toxic tort, and products liability litigation matters from case inception through resolution
• Research, analyze, and interpret statutes, regulations, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions
• Independently manage a litigation caseload and drive cases forward
• Monitor case files and deadlines to ensure matters stay on track
• Investigate facts and legal issues to help determine causes of action and support case strategy
• Assist with document review and case analysis
• Conduct depositions and attend hearings in various counties and courthouses
• Work closely with the team on defense strategy, case development, and litigation execution

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar license in good standing
• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Deposition experience required
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills
• Toxic tort or asbestos experience preferred
• Missouri license is a plus
• Ability to manage cases with increasing independence and responsibility

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll be part of a team that values high-quality legal work, strong mentorship, and steady professional growth. This role offers meaningful litigation exposure, hybrid flexibility, and the opportunity to build your career in a sophisticated defense practice with a collaborative and supportive culture.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

AMENDED ATS PACKAGE DETAILS

• Requirements:Must-haves: IL bar license. 3+ yrs of civil / defense litigation exp. Deposition experience required.
• Nice to haves: Asbestos experience, toxic tort experience, products liability experience, Missouri license.
• Additional context:Relocation - [No] -Packages - [No]

Submissions:Laura / (e-mail removed)

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Edwardsville, IL mid-level associate attorney role for the asbestos / toxic tort group. Must have IL bar, 3+ years of litigation experience, and required deposition experience. Best fit is a defense lit or broader civil lit attorney with depos who can handle toxic tort, asbestos, products liability, or similar complex matters.

Recruiters Submission

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New Job Order Alert

• Client job title:Toxic TortAssociate Attorney
• Location: Edwardsville, IL
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid
• Experience: 3
• Good fit job titles / keywords for candidates: Associate Attorney, Litigation Associate, Civil Litigation Attorney, Defense Litigation Attorney, Toxic Tort Attorney, Asbestos Litigation Attorney, Products Liability Attorney, Trial Attorney, General Liability Attorney, Insurance Defense Attorney, Mass Tort Attorney, Associate Counsel
• # of hires needed: 1
• Open or not to recruiters on TE: YES
• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Interviewing / offering. Good locations / atty roles. Focus on Edwardsville + greater St. Louis market. Prioritize toxic tort, asbestos, products liability, insurance defense, and broader defense litigators with deposition experience.