Join an established environmental practice where you can develop specialized experience while working on meaningful matters involving Illinois EPA and USEPA enforcement, environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and litigation. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is interested in environmental law and wants hands-on experience working with clients, regulators, and experienced environmental attorneys.
Why HeplerBroom?
- Competitive Compensation: Eligible total compensation ranges from $110,000 to $130,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Associates are also eligible for annual performance-based salary increases, a structured associate bonus program, and discretionary year-end bonuses recognizing contributions such as pro bono work and professional development.
- Build a Specialized Practice: Develop experience in environmental law while working on regulatory, enforcement, permitting, and litigation matters.
- Hands-On Experience: Participate in meetings with clients and regulators, appear in court and before the Illinois Pollution Control Board, take depositions, and help develop strategies for responding to alleged environmental violations.
- Professional Development: Access in-house CLE programs, legal association membership support, and a structured mentoring program.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health benefit options, along with generous 401(k) and profit-sharing programs.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced attorneys committed to exceptional client service, strategic advocacy, and your professional development.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop strategies and prepare responses to environmental violations alleged by the Illinois EPA and USEPA
- Participate in meetings and negotiations with clients and environmental regulators
- Assist clients with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and enforcement matters
- Appear in court and at hearings before the Illinois Pollution Control Board
- Research and analyze environmental statutes, regulations, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions
- Conduct depositions and assist with discovery
- Draft motions, responses to discovery, regulatory submissions, and other legal documents
- Investigate facts and legal issues, develop case strategies, and manage deadlines
What We’re Looking For:
- Active Illinois law license and good standing with the Illinois Bar
- A strong interest in developing a practice in environmental law
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Deposition experience preferred
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn a highly specialized area of law
If you're interested in building expertise in environmental law while gaining hands-on regulatory and litigation experience, we'd like to hear from you.
HeplerBroom is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
