Attorney | Toxic Tort | Hybrid | 148729

Mission Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunity

Job summary

Mission Recruiting is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate / Partner specializing in Toxic Tort & Asbestos Defense in Los Angeles, California. This role offers opportunities for both Associate and Partner-level attorneys with at least 2 years of relevant litigation experience and active California State Bar membership.

Responsibilities include managing litigation cases, drafting legal documents, and preparing for mediations and trials. The role offers a competitive compensation package between $190,000 and $250,000 annually, along with hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Asbestos and/or toxic tort litigation experience required for serious consideration.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage toxic tort and asbestos litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, reports, and case evaluations.
• Take and defend fact and expert depositions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition skills

Legal writing

Education

Active California State Bar membership

Job description

Senior Litigation Associate / Partner – Toxic Tort & Asbestos Defense

A sophisticated litigation practice is seeking experienced California attorneys to join its Toxic Tort and Asbestos Defense team.

This opportunity is open to both Associate and Partner-level attorneys with meaningful asbestos and/or toxic tort litigation experience who can contribute with minimal training.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage toxic tort and asbestos litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, reports, and case evaluations
• Take and defend fact and expert depositions
• Prepare matters for mediation, arbitration, settlement conferences, and trial
• Work directly with clients, experts, and litigation teams

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar membership
• Minimum 2+ years of litigation experience
• Asbestos and/or toxic tort litigation experience required for serious consideration
• Strong deposition and legal writing skills
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters

Location

• California-based candidates preferred
• Hybrid, remote, and in-office arrangements available

Compensation

• Partner: Approximately $190,000–$250,000+
• Discretionary bonus opportunity

$190,000–$250,000 per year.