Associate Attorney

Overview

This role is for a Texas Attorney to handle asbestos litigation and serve as local counsel for key client matters. Admission to practice in Texas is required. Preference will be given to candidates also admitted to the Illinois or Missouri bar.

This is a fully remote position focused on asbestos cases and providing in-person support (“boots on the ground”) for key litigation matters. Work will involve coordinating across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on asbestos and complex litigation matters, managing discovery, trial preparation, and strategy.
• Manage a high-profile caseload with autonomy and strategic oversight.
• Conduct depositions of plaintiffs, fact witnesses, and experts.
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive and pretrial motions.
• Develop and execute trial strategy in collaboration with the client and internal teams.
• Serve as local counsel by providing in-person support for key litigation matters.
• Train and mentor junior attorneys on litigation and trial tactics.
• Handle additional responsibilities (including potentially more deposition and hearing work) based on experience and interest.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• 4–8 years of litigation experience.
• Admitted to practice in Texas.
• Secondary admission to the Illinois or Missouri bar preferred.
• Experience with motion practice and depositions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Highly organized and efficient.
• Superior legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills.
• Professionalism in depositions and court hearings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Texas asbestos litigation experience.
• Lead experience in plaintiff and expert depositions.
• Candidates who can quickly learn and manage asbestos cases if not already experienced.
• Experience as “of counsel” with an existing book of business, part-time attorneys, or other experienced practitioners are considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $105,000–135,000 (DOE)
• Pay may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Bonus opportunities and other forms of compensation may be available as part of a comprehensive total rewards package.
• Benefits vary by location.

Benefits may include:

• Comprehensive medical insurance plans (PPO and PPO HSA, with an HSA contribution up to $2000, provided by BCBSIL)
• Dental insurance plan (PPO provided by Guardian)
• Vision insurance plan (PPO provided by EyeMed)
• Retirement savings plan: company match of 100% of the first 3% of salary deferral plus 50% of the next 2% of salary deferral
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Parental leave
• Commuter benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Accidental death coverage
• Other leave programs

Eligibility requirements apply to participation in certain compensation and benefits programs.

Location

• Texas (remote)
• In-person support may be required for key litigation matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Salary expectations/requirements
• References

Equal Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity is provided regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military status, or veteran status.