Associate Attorney - Toxic Tort

BCG Attorney Search; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Walnut Creek, CA seeks a Toxic Tort Attorney to represent clients in complex litigation related to hazardous substance exposure. Required qualifications include 4-7 years of experience and a Juris Doctor degree. This hybrid position offers benefits like medical insurance and paid parental leave.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and company match

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid vacation

8 to 10 paid holidays

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of toxic tort litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of environmental laws, personal injury, and product liability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional writing, organizational, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of toxic tort lawsuits, including individual and mass tort claims.
• Draft pleadings, original motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with scientists, medical professionals, and expert witnesses to support litigation.
• Communicate and prepare status reports for clients.
• Conduct thorough investigations, including gathering medical records and reviewing scientific studies.
• Advocate for clients in depositions, court hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skilled in legal research and analysis

Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Diligent, driven, and eager to learn

Ability to take ownership of work

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

A law firm seeks a Toxic Tort Attorney to join as an Associate in their Walnut Creek, CA office. The role involves representing clients in complex litigation related to exposure to hazardous substances, including asbestos, silica, mold, pesticides, and other environmental pollutants resulting in personal injuries. This is a hybrid position.

Duties

• Handle a caseload of toxic tort lawsuits, including individual and mass tort claims.
• Draft pleadings, original motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with scientists, medical professionals, and expert witnesses to support litigation.
• Communicate and prepare status reports for clients.
• Conduct thorough investigations, including gathering medical records and reviewing scientific studies.
• Advocate for clients in depositions, court hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of toxic tort litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of environmental laws, personal injury, and product liability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional writing, organizational, and advocacy skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in legal research and analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Diligent, driven, and eager to learn.
• Ability to take ownership of work.
• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) and company match.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Paid vacation.
• 8 to 10 paid holidays.
• Hybrid work environment.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]