Remote Associate Attorney, Silica & Toxic Tort Defense

Segal McCambridge; California (MO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings and flexible spending

Paid time off and parental leave

Life insurance and employee assistance

Referral and employee discount

Job summary

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Silica Defense practice in California. This position may be fully remote or based in our Los Angeles or San Francisco offices.

You will be part of a collaborative team handling sophisticated, high-stakes litigation for national and Fortune 500 clients.

This role offers meaningful responsibility, high-quality mentorship, and flexibility.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of defense litigation experience.
• Deposition experience required.
• Experience with toxic tort, silica, asbestos, or product liability defense preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• A proactive mindset and ownership of assignments.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Experience with mediations or arbitrations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload with partner oversight.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and written discovery.
• Conduct legal research and prepare substantive legal analysis.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations and arbitrations.
• Communicate directly with clients and insurance carriers.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced litigators on complex matters.

Skills

Defense litigation

Deposition experience

Legal research

Writing skills

Client communication

Job description

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Silica Defense practice in California. This position may be fully remote or based in our Los Angeles or San Francisco offices.

You will be part of a collaborative team handling sophisticated, high-stakes litigation for national and Fortune 500 clients.

This role offers meaningful responsibility, high-quality mentorship, and flexibility.