Toxic Tort Associate Attorney — Hybrid/Remote

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Elser's San Francisco office is seeking a Toxic Tort Associate to join a collaborative, collegial environment. The attorney can work from San Francisco or remotely elsewhere in California, with a flexible, hybrid arrangement or remote work opportunities.

This role represents sophisticated clients in talc, silicosis, asbestos, and related toxic tort matters, handling pleadings, hearings, depositions, and status updates while collaborating across offices.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of 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.
• 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

Toxic tort litigation

Discovery drafting

Cross-examination

Court appearances

Trial experience

Analytical skills

Written/oral communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California bar admission

Job description

Wilson Elser's San Francisco office is seeking a Toxic Tort Associate to join a collaborative, collegial environment. The attorney can work from San Francisco or remotely elsewhere in California, with a flexible, hybrid arrangement or remote work opportunities.

This role represents sophisticated clients in talc, silicosis, asbestos, and related toxic tort matters, handling pleadings, hearings, depositions, and status updates while collaborating across offices.