Associate Attorney

Silverspace Inc; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and firm holidays

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Professional development and mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Silverspace Inc in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Toxic Tort / Environmental Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. The position involves managing complex litigation matters involving toxic tort and environmental claims, such as asbestos and chemical exposure.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in handling defense litigation, depositions, and trial preparation. Flexible work options and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Active admission to the state Bar in California.
• 3+ years of civil defense litigation experience preferred.
• Experience in toxic tort, environmental litigation, or complex litigation matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage toxic tort and environmental litigation matters from inception to resolution.
• Defend corporate clients in matters involving asbestos, silica, and other toxic exposure claims.
• Conduct and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses.

Skills

Defense litigation experience

Deposition skills

Legal writing

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Toxic Tort / Environmental Litigation Attorney

About the Opportunity

A nationally recognized litigation firm is seeking an experienced Toxic Tort / Environmental Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-exposure matters involving toxic tort, environmental exposure, asbestos, benzene, silica, mold, groundwater contamination, and other environmental and mass tort claims.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have strong defense litigation experience handling toxic tort and environmental litigation matters for corporate clients, manufacturers, contractors, insurers, and transportation companies. Candidates should be comfortable independently managing cases, conducting depositions, handling motion practice, and assisting with trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage toxic tort and environmental litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Defend corporate clients in matters involving asbestos, silica, benzene, mold, chemical exposure, environmental contamination, and other toxic exposure claims.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, mediation statements, and litigation correspondence.
• Conduct and defend fact witness, expert witness, corporate representative, and PMQ depositions.
• Prepare dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment and motions in limine.
• Analyze liability exposure, causation issues, and litigation risk.
• Work closely with scientific, medical, and environmental experts.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and case management conferences.
• Assist with trial preparation including witness preparation, exhibit review, and trial strategy.
• Collaborate with litigation teams and clients regarding defense strategy and case management.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the state Bar in the office location applied for.
• 3+ years of civil defense litigation experience preferred.
• Experience handling toxic tort, environmental litigation, product liability, or complex litigation matters preferred.
• Strong deposition, discovery, and motion practice skills.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Trial preparation experience preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Toxic tort litigation
• Benzene and chemical exposure claims
• Product liability defense
• Premises liability defense
• Catastrophic injury litigation
• Construction-related exposure claims
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Hybrid work flexibility depending on office location

Why Join

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated and nationally significant litigation matters
• Strong trial-focused and collaborative culture
• Exposure to high-profile toxic tort and environmental cases
• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive and team-oriented litigation environment