One of our clients, a leading defense litigation law firm, is currently seeking a Toxic Tort Associate to join a team of talented professionals in a collaborative and collegial environment. If you are a motivated attorney seeking a long-term position where you can grow, feel valued, and be empowered, we encourage you to apply. This position offers the flexibility to work from the San Francisco office or remotely from anywhere in California.
The Position
This attorney will represent sophisticated clients facing complex legal challenges, defending against talc, silicosis, asbestos, and other toxic tort matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
- Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
- Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end
- Communicate with clients and provide status reports
Qualifications
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the state of California
- 2+ years of toxic tort litigation experience preferred
- Asbestos, talc, silicosis, diacetyl, benzene, or related toxic tort experience preferred
- Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
- Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
- Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus
- 2nd chair trial experience a plus
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Pay Range
$135,000 - $190,000 USD