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Jobs Associate Attorney Emp Type:

Full time / Direct Hire Edwardsville, IL, US Thursday, Sep 10, 2026

Salary :

75,000 - 120,000

Annual Job Summary:

Our client is seeking an Associate Attorney to represent clients who have been injured by asbestos exposure. The attorney will work with assigned asbestos disease cases, conduct depositions, and interview and meet with potential clients and witnesses.

Responsibilities:

Represent individuals injured by asbestos exposure and asbestos-related diseases. Conduct client consultations and witness interviews in both English and Spanish. Prepare asbestos litigation matters from intake through deposition. Prepare for and conduct fact-witness depositions. Review Social Security, medical, military, employment, and union records. Draft deposition summaries and other litigation-related documentation. Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support teams. Travel approximately 80% throughout the United States to meet with clients and witnesses. Provide compassionate and professional legal representation to seriously ill clients and their families.

Qualifications:

Licensed to practice law in any U.S. state. Missouri or Illinois Bar admission preferred. Must reside in Missouri, Illinois, Florida, Louisiana, California, New York, or Washington, D.C. 2-5 years of litigation, personal injury, asbestos litigation, or deposition experience. Fluency in Spanish required. Excellent legal writing and communication skills. Strong deposition and client-interview skills preferred. Ability and willingness to travel extensively.

Benefits:

Competitive salary: $75,000-$120,000 DOE Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid continuing legal education Life insurance Short- and long-term disability insurance Pet insurance Identity theft protection Complimentary on-site fitness center Why Join? Nationally recognized asbestos litigation practice Meaningful plaintiff-side litigation Extensive deposition experience Strong mentorship from experienced litigators Career advancement opportunities Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits