Asbestos/Toxic Tort Associate Attorney

Lewis, Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Miami office of a leading law firm is looking for an associate attorney in its Toxic Tort & Environmental Practice. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of litigation experience, a strong skill set in research and writing, and must be admitted to the Florida Bar. The firm values collaborative work and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

PTO for eligible classifications

Bonus for exceeding minimum hourly requirements

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in product liability, mass torts, toxic torts, asbestos or benzene litigation.
• Admission to the Florida Bar is required.
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Join the Toxic Tort & Environmental Practice.
• Represent clients in state, federal, and administrative hearings and trials.

Skills

Research

Writing

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

The Miami, FL office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an associate attorney to join its Toxic Tort & Environmental Practice.

The ideal candidate will have strong research, writing and analytical skills and two (2) to four (4) years of experience in either product liability, mass torts, toxic torts, asbestos or benzene litigation. Admission to the Florida Bar is required.

Lewis Brisbois’ representation of its clients, both in toxic tort and environmental matters, extends to state, federal, and administrative hearings and trials, including Superfund multi-site litigation and coordinated Federal Multi-District Litigation. We represent generators, landowners, municipalities, and site operators, from multi-national corporations to family-owned local companies. The diversity of the firm's environmental practice is reflected in its clients. Clients range from individuals, partnerships, and closely held corporations to Fortune 500 companies. The client base includes both foreign and domestic companies, governmental agencies, manufacturing, and real estate development companies as well as foreign and domestic insurance carriers. The firm is frequently selected to represent clients as National Counsel in mass tort and products liability litigation, including asbestos cases, automotive litigation (rollover cases), dietary supplements (L-Tryptophan, ephedra), etc.

Although we would prefer that you have some experience in toxic tort and environmental law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in toxic tort and environmental law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.

Lewis Brisbois offers competitive compensation and in addition, we offer a range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, PTO for eligible classifications and a bonus for those who exceed their minimum hourly requirements.

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