Associate Attorney (Mass Tort & Environmental)

Orionplacement; Westwood (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Westwood, CA, seeks a licensed attorney to lead mass tort and environmental litigation matters from inception through resolution. You will manage a caseload, coordinate with experts, and maintain strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has California Bar in good standing, 2+ years of litigation experience in environmental/toxic torts, strong research and writing skills, and a collaborative approach to trial preparation.

Qualifications

• California Bar license in good standing is required.
• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• 2+ years handling air contamination, water contamination, fire cases, environmental litigation, toxic torts, or comparable complex litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, and case management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative litigation environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of mass tort and environmental litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations involving environmental exposure and liability.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, experts, and litigation support teams to develop case strategy.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and co-counsel.
• Analyze complex factual and legal issues while developing innovative litigation strategies.
• Maintain deadlines and effectively prioritize multiple active matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Discovery

Case management

Environmental litigation

Civil litigation

Job description

Pay: $200,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected litigation team handling complex, high-profile environmental and mass tort cases.
• Take ownership of sophisticated cases from inception through resolution with meaningful courtroom exposure.
• Work alongside accomplished trial attorneys in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Make a real impact representing individuals and communities affected by environmental harm.
• Competitive bonus opportunities, profit sharing, comprehensive benefits, and potential relocation assistance for the right candidate.
• Long-term career growth with mentorship, challenging litigation, and advancement opportunities.

Location: Westwood, CA – Primarily on-site in a collaborative office environment. Exceptional candidates may be considered for flexible arrangements based on experience and location.

Note: Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the California Bar and have at least 2+ years of litigation experience involving air and/or water contamination, fire cases, environmental litigation, toxic torts, or other complex civil litigation.

About Us

We are a nationally recognized plaintiff-side litigation team dedicated to fighting for individuals, families, and communities facing life-changing harm. Our attorneys are passionate advocates who handle complex, high-impact cases while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and results-driven culture. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a caseload of mass tort and environmental litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations involving environmental exposure and liability.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, experts, and litigation support teams to develop case strategy.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and co-counsel.
• Analyze complex factual and legal issues while developing innovative litigation strategies.
• Maintain deadlines and effectively prioritize multiple active matters.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• 2+ years handling air contamination, water contamination, fire cases, environmental litigation, toxic torts, or comparable complex litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, and case management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative litigation environment.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll work on meaningful, high-stakes litigation that makes a difference while collaborating with an experienced team committed to excellence. We offer challenging work, professional growth, outstanding benefits, performance incentives, profit sharing, and the opportunity to build a long-term career with a firm that invests in its people.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance