Thompson Coburn

Environmental Associate - St. Louis and Chicago

Thompson Coburn is seeking an associate attorney with 2-5 years of relevant legal experience to join its environmental practice group in the St. Louis office. Relevant experience may include practice in a private law firm, in-house counsel position, employment with a government entity, or judicial, governmental, or academic clerkships/internships.  We are seeking candidates with exceptional research, analytical, writing, and argument/presentation skills with a detail-oriented mindset. Ideal candidates will have experience in preparing and responding to written discovery, preparing for depositions, drafting motions and briefs, and advising clients both in writing and verbally. The firm will be interested in a person with substantive experience in handling issues arising under state and federal environmental laws, including CERCLA, RCRA, EPCRA, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act. Some experience in assessing potential environmental risks and concerns in real estate and other transactional matters is a plus.  Candidates must have strong academic achievement and the ability to function both independently and within a team environment.

Private Client Associate - Chicago

Thompson Coburn LLP is seeking an associate attorney with 3-6 years of estate planning experience to join its Private Client practice group in the Chicago office. Ideal candidates will have experience with sophisticated estate planning matters including gift, estate, and related income tax planning, estate and trust administration, charitable planning and family business succession planning. Experience preparing gift, estate and/or fiduciary income tax returns is a plus. The position requires strong academic credentials and excellent analytical and writing skills. In addition, candidates must have the ability to function both independently and within a team. The ability to establish, develop and maintain long-term relationships enabling client development and networking is essential.

Labor and Employment Attorney – St. Louis, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, or New York

Thompson Coburn is seeking an attorney with 4-6 years of employment litigation experience to join the Firm. The ideal candidate will have significant employment litigation and counseling experience, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to function both independently and within a team environment. Traditional labor expertise is preferred but not required. The Firm welcomes applicants who are self-starters, comfortable with client interaction and seeking career development and advancement opportunities. All candidates must currently be licensed to practice law in the state in which the office is located. This position is open to recruiters.

Litigation Associate – Los Angeles

Thompson Coburn is seeking an associate with 4-6 years of experience to join its business litigation section in the Los Angeles office. We are seeking candidates with exceptional research, analytical, and writing skills in addition to a detail-oriented mindset. Candidates must have strong academic achievement and the ability to function both independently and within a team environment. Prior litigation experience in state and/or federal court in California is a requirement. Candidates must be licensed to practice in California.