Toxic Tort Associate — Hybrid/Remote Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Remote work options

Competitive compensation

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Discretionary bonuses

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Wilson Elser’s San Francisco office is seeking a Toxic Tort Associate to defend sophisticated toxic tort matters for prominent clients. The candidate will handle litigation from pleadings through trial, with hybrid or remote work options.

We offer a competitive compensation package, a broad benefits program including 401(k) match and comprehensive health cover, and opportunities for professional growth within a national firm.

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
• 2 nd 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

Analytical skills

Court appearances & depositions

2+ years toxic tort experience

Education

JD from ABA accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser’s San Francisco office is seeking a Toxic Tort Associate to defend sophisticated toxic tort matters for prominent clients. The candidate will handle litigation from pleadings through trial, with hybrid or remote work options.

We offer a competitive compensation package, a broad benefits program including 401(k) match and comprehensive health cover, and opportunities for professional growth within a national firm.