Environmental & Tort Associate Attorney
$180k - $300kAligned Talent Acquisition
Job Description
Job Description
Chicago | Hybrid
Environmental & Tort Associate Attorney AmLaw, Regional & Boutique Law Firm Opportunity Compensation$180,000 – $300,000+
Aligned Talent Acquisition is recruiting for an experienced Environmental & Tort Associate Attorney opportunity with a sophisticated law firm in Chicago .
This opportunity is ideal for a litigation associate interested in handling complex matters at the intersection of environmental law, toxic tort, product liability, and complex litigation .
Ideal Background• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Experience with environmental litigation, toxic tort, product liability, or other complex litigation matters
• Experience handling matters in state and federal courts
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents
• Experience managing discovery, depositions, expert witnesses, and case strategy
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters and work collaboratively within a litigation team
• Strong client service and communication skills
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Why This OpportunitySophisticated environmental and tort litigation practice
Exposure to complex, high-stakes matters
Opportunity to develop experience across environmental, toxic tort, and related litigation
Meaningful responsibility and client interaction
Strong platform for long-term litigation career development
Interested?If you're a Chicago litigation associate with environmental, toxic tort, product liability, or related complex litigation experience, I'd love to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity.
Even if you're not actively looking, it never hurts to know what's out there. I'm happy to discuss compensation, partnership track, billable expectations, firm culture, and how this opportunity compares with others in the Chicago market.
All inquiries are confidential.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
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