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.
Expectations- 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.
Compensation and BenefitsThe range is $93,000 to $125,000. In addition to your salary, we have an incentive bonus plan for associates which provides for the possibility of additional monthly compensation. That Bonus Program for 2026 includes the potential for additional monthly compensation of $1,000, $1,500, $2,000 or $2,500 which could add up to $30,000 of additional annualized compensation above the base salary. We pay those bonus payments in the month after they are earned. The overall compensation package offered will take into account several factors including, but not limited to, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability and specialization, as well as business needs.
This position offers excellent benefits* for full-time employees, including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary Life/ADD
Additionally, the Firm provides full-time employees at no additional cost:
- Basic term life/ADD
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- An employer match of employee deferral for the 401K plan
- Employee Assistance Benefits
- Work From Home Flexibility
- Paid Sick/Holiday
- Vacation Leave allows as much as is practicable beyond the minimum of 40 hours
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Dress for Your Day
Are you ready to join our team?Would you love to be part of a premier legal team dedicated to exceptional results? If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, apply today!
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To ApplyWe understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this position at our firm, please fill out our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!
*This benefit list is current at the time of posting but is subject to change at any time.
Must be able to pass a background check. Any job offer will be based on results of background check.
