Senior Toxic Tort Trial Attorney — Hybrid/Remote

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

401(k) match

Job summary

Wilson Elser's San Francisco office seeks a Toxic Tort Trial Attorney with 8+ years defending complex toxic tort matters, including talc, silica, asbestos, and related issues. The role offers trial work on sophisticated cases and opportunities for growth within a nationally recognized firm.

The position supports a flexible, hybrid or remote schedule, competitive salary between $250,000 and $300,000 USD, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match and health coverage.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of California.
• 8+ years of defense litigation experience preferred.
• Demonstrated trial experience with toxic tort, personal injury, general liability, or other tort cases.
• Experience appearing in court for motions, hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required.
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with a litigation team to prepare talc, silica, asbestos, and related toxic tort matters for trial.
• Take and defend key fact and expert witness depositions, cover pretrial and trial appearances as first chair, manage and argue significant pretrial and trial motions.
• Work closely with other attorneys, team members, and partners on legal projects and strategy for cases.
• Communicate with clients to provide status reports, advice, and counsel regarding case developments.
• Participate in trial strategy discussions and prepare trial exhibits and evidence for litigation.
• Provide high-level client service by actively managing expectations, keeping clients informed, and delivering excellent outcomes.

Skills

Trial experience

Defense litigation

Client communication

Analytical skills

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser's San Francisco office seeks a Toxic Tort Trial Attorney with 8+ years defending complex toxic tort matters, including talc, silica, asbestos, and related issues. The role offers trial work on sophisticated cases and opportunities for growth within a nationally recognized firm.

The position supports a flexible, hybrid or remote schedule, competitive salary between $250,000 and $300,000 USD, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match and health coverage.