Toxic Tort & Environmental Associate Attorney

Energy Vault; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Minneapolis is seeking an experienced attorney for its Toxic Tort & Environmental Practice. Candidates should possess a strong litigation background with at least three years of experience in related legal practices. The firm values collaboration and offers competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with Employer Contribution

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in toxic tort and environmental litigation.
• Strong research and writing skills are essential.
• Experience handling hearings, depositions, and trials.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of toxic tort and environmental litigation.
• Represent clients in state and federal hearings and trials.
• Participate in case management and motion practice.

Skills

Research Skills

Writing Skills

Litigation Skills

Education

Admission to the Minnesota Bar

Job description

Overview

The Minneapolis, MN 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 three (3) 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 Minnesota 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, 401k with employer contribution, and a bonus for those who meet their minimum hourly requirement.

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