Toxic Tort Associate

Overview

A national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices is seeking a Toxic Tort Associate to join their San Francisco office or work remotely within California. The firm is recognized among the top 100 law firms nationally and offers a collaborative and collegial environment focused on professional growth and client service.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex toxic tort matters including talc, silicosis, asbestos, and related cases
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Manage litigation caseload independently as part of a team, handling cases from inception through resolution
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide status updates
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to practice law in the state of California
• Minimum of 2 years of toxic tort litigation experience preferred
• Experience with asbestos, talc, silicosis, diacetyl, benzene, or related toxic tort matters preferred
• Proven experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and fact witnesses preferred
• Court appearances, depositions, and trial experience are a plus
• Second chair trial experience is a plus
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $155,000 to $210,000 USD
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses
• Full-time position with benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement or remote work opportunities within California
• Additional perks such as corporate discount programs

Location

• San Francisco office or remote work within California

This role offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement or fully remote work options for candidates based in California.