Environmental Litigation Associate Attorney
Beacon Hill
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years
- Work
- On-site in Chicago
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Nov 4, 2026 · still open
About the Role
A sophisticated law firm in Chicago is seeking an associate to join their growing environmental litigation practice. This opportunity is for litigators interested in complex environmental disputes.
Key Responsibilities
- Legal research and briefing
- Fact development and discovery
- Analysis of environmental records and scientific evidence
- Expert-related discovery and motion practice
- Preparation for depositions, hearings, and trial
Focus Areas
- Environmental contamination
- Toxic tort
- Chemical exposure claims
- Matters involving alleged contamination, property damage, and exposure to chemicals and emerging contaminants, including PFAS
Client Industries
- Manufacturing
- Chemicals
- Energy
- Transportation
Work Environment
The work combines litigation strategy with technical evidence and collaboration with scientific and industry experts.