Toxic Tort & Environmental Associate Attorney

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled attorney to join its Toxic Tort & Environmental Practice in San Francisco. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse cases, including Superfund multi-site litigation and products liability. Ideal candidates will possess strong research and writing skills, along with 1 to 7 years of litigation experience. The firm values collaboration and is interested in developing talented attorneys with a passion for environmental law. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, making this a compelling opportunity for legal professionals eager to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with Employer Contribution

Bonus for Meeting Hourly Requirements

Qualifications

• 1-7 years of experience in toxic tort, habitability, and environmental litigation.
• Strong research and writing skills are essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation including case management and motion practice.
• Handle hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.

Skills

Research Skills

Writing Skills

Litigation Experience

Case Management

Motion Practice

Discovery

Hearing Management

Deposition Handling

Trial Experience

Education

Admission to the California Bar

Job description

Overview

The San Francisco, 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, habitability 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, habitability 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, habitability 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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Minimum Salary

USD $135,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $180,000.00/Yr.