Toxic Tort/Product Liability Associate

Overview

A national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices is seeking a Toxic Tort/Product Liability Associate to join its Seattle office. The firm is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. This position offers a flexible hybrid or remote working arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex toxic tort matters involving talc, silicosis, asbestos, and other related issues.
• Defend manufacturers, distributors, and corporate clients in complex product liability cases in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices to maintain a cohesive team environment.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Communicate with clients and provide regular status updates.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the state of Washington.
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Experience in asbestos, talc, silicosis, diacetyl, benzene, or related toxic tort matters preferred.
• Background in complex litigation, class actions, product liability, and product recall matters preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required.
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred.
• Experience with court appearances, depositions, and trial work is a plus.
• Second chair trial experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $140,000 to $190,000 USD.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses.
• Full-time position with benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Competitive salary and benefits package designed to support professional and personal growth.

Location

Seattle, Washington (flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement available).