Associate Attorney

HeplerBroom LLC, a large defense firm, is currently seeking a licensed Associate Attorney for our Springfield Office. This is an ideal opportunity for attorneys with an interest in gaining experience in environmental law.

Why HeplerBroom?

• HeplerBroom offers a competitive compensation package, competitive base salary, which is reviewed annually, associate bonus program which pays throughout the year and year-end bonus to recognize non-billable efforts, including pro bono work, professional development, business development efforts etc.
• Hybrid work arrangements, a development focused culture, which includes, in house CLE programs, legal association membership support, structured associate mentor program, community service involvement, experience driven development opportunities.
• The firm also offers multiple health benefit options and a generous matching 401K and profit-sharing program.
• The firm has recruited and trained highly qualified, dedicated, and energetic attorneys and staff. Our clients expect and receive the highest level of individual service, creative problem solving, strategic thinking and sound judgment. Our high expectations of our staff offer them the opportunity to make a difference with our clients and immediately contribute to the team.

Experience at HeplerBroom will include:

• Assess strategy and prepare documents for responding to environmental violations alleged by Illinois EPA and USEPA
• Participate in meetings with clients and regulators regarding environmental permitting and alleged violations
• Make court appearances and appear at hearings before the Illinois Pollution Control Board
• Research, analyze, and interpret law sources such as statutes, rules and regulations, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions
• Assist with document review
• Conduct depositions
• Write motions, and responses to discovery
• Monitor routine case files to ensure deadlines are maintained; investigate facts and legal matters to determine causes of action

Ideal candidate will have:

• Good standing with the Illinois bar
• Strong interest and desire to learn environmental law
• Strong research skills
• Strong writing skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Deposition experience (preferred)

HeplerBroom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or any basis prohibited by state or federal law.