Toxic Tort Associate — Remote/Hybrid (CA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Corporate discount programs

Employee benefits

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a Toxic Tort Associate for its San Francisco office, with the option to work remotely within California or a hybrid arrangement. The firm highlights collaboration, client service, and growth opportunities across a national platform.

You will defend talc, silicosis, asbestos and other toxic tort matters, draft pleadings, attend hearings, and manage a litigation caseload while communicating with clients.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in California
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
• 2nd 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

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California bar admission

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a Toxic Tort Associate for its San Francisco office, with the option to work remotely within California or a hybrid arrangement. The firm highlights collaboration, client service, and growth opportunities across a national platform.

You will defend talc, silicosis, asbestos and other toxic tort matters, draft pleadings, attend hearings, and manage a litigation caseload while communicating with clients.