Remote Toxic Tort Associate - Hybrid, High-Impact Litigation

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP in San Francisco seeks a Toxic Tort Associate to defend complex talc, silicosis, asbestos and other toxic tort matters for sophisticated clients. This position offers a flexible hybrid or remote arrangement, with the option to work from the San Francisco office.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, California admission, and 2+ years of toxic tort litigation experience, including drafting discovery and pretrial motions,

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in California.
• 2+ years of toxic tort litigation experience preferred.
• Asbestos, talc, silicosis, diacetyl, benzene, or related toxic tort experience preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required.
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred.
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus.
• 2nd chair trial experience a plus.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
• Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Superior analytical skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Admitted to practice in California

Job description

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP in San Francisco seeks a Toxic Tort Associate to defend complex talc, silicosis, asbestos and other toxic tort matters for sophisticated clients. This position offers a flexible hybrid or remote arrangement, with the option to work from the San Francisco office.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, California admission, and 2+ years of toxic tort litigation experience, including drafting discovery and pretrial motions,