Toxic Tort & Environmental Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

The Los Angeles office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney for its Toxic Tort & Environmental Practice. Candidates should have 1 to 7 years of litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and be admitted to the California Bar. The firm represents a diverse range of clients in complex litigation. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including medical and 401k with employer match.

Qualifications

• 1 to 7 years of experience in toxic tort and environmental litigation.
• Experience with case management, motion practice, and discovery.
• Background in hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.

Responsibilities

• Join the Toxic Tort & Environmental Practice at Lewis Brisbois.
• Represent clients in state, federal, and administrative hearings.
• Handle Superfund multi-site litigation and other complex cases.

Skills

Strong research and writing skills

Litigation experience

Case management

Motion practice

Discovery handling

Hearing management

Deposition handling

Trial experience

Education

Admission to the California Bar

Job description

Overview

The Los Angeles, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Toxic Tort & Environmental Practice.

The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and at least one (1) to seven (7) years of experience in all phases of toxic tort and environmental litigation including case management, motion practice, and discovery, as well as handling hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. Admission to the California Bar is required.

Lewis Brisbois’ representation of its clients, both in toxic tort and environmental matters, extends to state, federal, and administrative hearings and trials, including Superfund multi-site litigation and coordinated Federal Multi-District Litigation. We represent generators, landowners, municipalities, and site operators, from multi-national corporations to family-owned local companies. The diversity of the firm's environmental practice is reflected in its clients. Clients range from individuals, partnerships, and closely held corporations to Fortune 500 companies. The client base includes both foreign and domestic companies, governmental agencies, manufacturing, and real estate development companies as well as foreign and domestic insurance carriers. The firm is frequently selected to represent clients as National Counsel in mass tort and products liability litigation, including asbestos cases, automotive litigation (rollover cases), dietary supplements (L-Tryptophan, ephedra), etc.

Although we would prefer that you have some experience in toxic tort and environmental law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in toxic tort and environmental law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.

Minimum Salary

USD $135,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $180,000.00/Yr.