Associate/ Attorney - Products Liability & Toxic Tort

Watts & Associates Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts & Associates, seeking an experienced Products Liability & Toxic Tort Associate for its Los Angeles, CA office, with 3+ years of relevant litigation experience, to join a top AM Law 100 platform. The role emphasizes sophisticated disputes, close collaboration with partners, and ownership of meaningful matters from investigation through resolution, including drafting motions and discovery materials.

Candidates will work with sophisticated clients, enjoy exposure to complex issues, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Products Liability or Toxic Tort litigation.
• Strong drafting, analytical, communication and matter-management skills.
• JD from a Top 50 US law school.
• Admission to the California Bar and in good standing.
• Experience handling complex disputes with senior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Manage key workstreams in complex disputes from investigation through resolution.
• Draft substantive motions, briefs, discovery materials and case strategy documents.
• Analyze factual and legal issues and develop practical litigation strategies.
• Coordinate discovery, witness preparation and hearing or trial preparation.
• Work closely with partners and clients on matter strategy and execution.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal drafting

Case management

Education

JD from a Top 50 US law school

Admitted to the California Bar

Job description

Products Liability & Toxic Tort Associate | AM Law 100 | High-Stakes Disputes | $230,000–$270,000 + benefits and bonuses | Los Angeles, CA

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded AM Law 100 multi-office law firm seeking a 3+ years Products Liability & Toxic Tort Associate to join its Los Angeles, CA office.

This opportunity offers sophisticated litigation work with meaningful responsibility, close collaboration with experienced lawyers and exposure to complex client matters. The role is designed for a candidate who wants to deepen specialist expertise while building long-term client and practice-management capability.

Company Highlights

• AM Law 100 platform with the resources to support complex, high-value client matters.
• Established Litigation capability supported by a broader multi-office platform.
• Opportunity to work with sophisticated clients on commercially significant matters.
• Cross-practice collaboration that broadens exposure beyond a single matter type.
• Strong environment for associate development through partner interaction and progressively greater responsibility.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated practice offering:

• Complex, high-value work aligned with the advertised specialty.
• Meaningful matter ownership and increasing responsibility.
• Direct collaboration with partners and client teams.
• Exposure to a broad range of matters within the relevant practice.
• A platform for continued technical development and long-term practice growth.

The Role

The successful candidate will support and lead key components of Products Liability & Toxic Tort Associate matters, including:

• Manage key workstreams in complex disputes from investigation through resolution.
• Draft substantive motions, briefs, discovery materials and case strategy documents.
• Analyze factual and legal issues and develop practical litigation strategies.
• Coordinate discovery, witness preparation and hearing or trial preparation.
• Work closely with partners and clients on matter strategy and execution.

The role offers increasing responsibility as experience, judgment and client relationships develop.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a Products Liability & Toxic Tort Associate with:

• 3+ years of relevant experience, consistent with the seniority sought for this search.
• Substantive experience relevant to Products Liability & Toxic Tort Associate.
• Strong drafting, analytical, communication and matter-management skills.
• A JD from a Top 50 U.S. law school.
• Admission to the California Bar and good standing.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $230,000–$270,000 + benefits & bonuses. Actual base compensation may depend on class year, experience, qualifications and other job-related factors.

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