Toxic Tort Associate Attorney

Jobot; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Toxic Tort practice in California. The role requires at least two years handling Toxic Tort, Asbestos, or related complex litigation, with strong research and writing skills.

Hybrid work arrangement with potential for full remote work and offices in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Los Angeles or Irvine. Candidates must be admitted to practice in California, and capable of managing a litigation caseload, depositions, and court filings with

Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following practice areas: complex litigation, toxic tort liability, or environmental liability.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice in the state of California.
• Experience with motion practice and depositions.
• Experience taking lead in plaintiff and expert depositions.
• Capable of independent work.
• Work in an organized and efficient manner.
• Superior research and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to analyze complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle local and national accounts throughout the state of California.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Conduct depositions.
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial.
• Review and analyze discovery requests.
• Prepare and respond to discovery responses and pleadings.
• Prepare court filings and service to counsel; experience with e-filing.
• Trial preparation and support.
• Maintain accurate time records.

Skills

Independent work

Organized work

Research and writing

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Facilitating depositions

Lead depositions

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Job details

Salary: $115,000 - $195,000 per year

Locations: San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Los Angeles and Irvine, California.

Work arrangement: Hybrid work environment with the potential for fully remote work.

A bit about us

My client is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters. The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.

Why join us

Our associates work closely with our senior lawyers and clients on challenging work in an entrepreneurial and collegial environment. We offer a hybrid work environment, with the potential for fully remote work, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).

Our client will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value.

Job Details

My client is seeking to add an Associate Attorney to our Toxic Tort practice group in any of our four California offices (San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Los Angeles and Irvine). The candidate should have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in handling Toxic Tort, Asbestos, Silica cases.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Handle local and national accounts throughout the state of California.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Conduct depositions.
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial.
• Review and analyze discovery requests.
• Prepare and respond to discovery responses and pleadings.
• Prepare court filings and service to counsel; experience with e-filing.
• Trial preparation and support.
• Maintain accurate time records.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following practice areas: complex litigation, toxic tort liability, or environmental liability.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice in the state of California.
• Experience with motion practice and depositions.
• Experience taking lead in plaintiff and expert depositions.
• Capable of independent work.
• Work in an organized and efficient manner.
• Superior research and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to analyze complex matters.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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