Toxic Tort Attorney

Distinct | North America; California; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid work

Base salary plus bonus

Job summary

Distinct | North America seeks an attorney with toxic tort and product liability focus to join our California practice. The role supports asbestos defense, environmental exposure matters and high-stakes product liability, with remote or hybrid options available.

The ideal candidate has defense experience across toxic tort, asbestos, environmental and product liability, and is ready to work in a dynamic, expert-driven environment with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Toxic tort, asbestos, environmental or product liability defense experience.
• Willing to work remotely or in hybrid setup in California.
• Insurance defense experience welcome to transition into this area.

Responsibilities

• Defend asbestos and talc claims.
• Handle environmental and toxic exposure cases.
• Manage product liability and catastrophic injury matters.
• Engage in expert-heavy discovery, depositions, motions and trial.

Skills

Toxic tort defense

Asbestos defense

Product liability

Environmental claims

Job description

Toxic Tort & Product Liability Attorney | California | Remote or Hybrid | $110,000 to $275,000+

Toxic tort and product liability defense practices in California are busy, and I'm working with several firms hiring at associate, senior counsel and partner level. Remote and hybrid options are available.

The work

• Asbestos and talc defense
• Environmental and toxic exposure claims
• Product liability and catastrophic injury
• Expert-heavy discovery, depositions, motions and trial

Pay

$110,000 to $275,000+ base depending on the firm and your level, plus bonus and full benefits.

What they need

• Toxic tort, asbestos, environmental or product liability defense experience. Insurance defense litigators who want to move into this area are welcome too