Attorney Toxic Tort Hybrid 148730

Mission Recruiting; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Recruiting is seeking an experienced Associate Litigation Attorney in Walnut Creek, California, specializing in toxic tort and asbestos defense. The role requires managing complex litigation matters and drafting legal documents.

Qualified candidates must hold an active California State Bar membership and have a minimum of 2 years of litigation experience. This position offers a hybrid work model and competitive compensation ranging from $130,000 to $200,000+, based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Prior billable-hour experience.
• Experience in toxic tort and/or asbestos litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage toxic tort and asbestos litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, reports, and case evaluations.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Assist with mediation, arbitration, settlement conferences, and trial preparation.
• Manage deadlines, court appearances, and client reporting.

Skills

Strong legal writing

Organizational skills

Case-management skills

Education

Active California State Bar membership

Job description

Associate Litigation Attorney – Toxic Tort & Asbestos Defense

A nationally recognized litigation practice is seeking an Associate Litigation Attorney with experience in toxic tort and asbestos defense litigation to support a sophisticated defense practice handling complex toxic exposure matters throughout California.

Location

• California (Hybrid, Remote, or Office-Based)

Compensation

• $130,000–$200,000+, depending on experience and qualifications. Exceptional candidates may be considered above the published range.

Responsibilities

• Manage toxic tort and asbestos litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, reports, and case evaluations.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Assist with mediation, arbitration, settlement conferences, and trial preparation.
• Manage deadlines, court appearances, and client reporting.

Requirements

• Active California State Bar membership.
• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Prior billable‑hour experience.
• Toxic tort and/or asbestos litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, organizational, and case‑management skills.