Toxic Tort Associate Attorney

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Associate Attorney for our Toxic Tort practice in California. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in toxic tort, asbestos, or silica matters and practicing in California.

The attorney will handle local and national accounts, manage a litigation docket, and participate in depositions and trial preparation. We offer a hybrid work environment with potential for remote work, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in complex litigation, toxic tort, or environmental liability.
• Must be admitted to practice in California.
• Experience with motion practice and depositions.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Superior research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle local and national accounts across 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

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Deposition experience

Motion practice

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

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.

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

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.

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