Toxic Tort & Environmental Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Toxic Tort & Environmental Associate Attorney to join their dynamic team in Seattle. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in diverse legal matters, including high-stakes litigation and environmental cases. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in litigation, excellent research and writing skills, and a passion for environmental law. The firm values collaboration and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. With competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, this is a chance to advance your legal career while making a meaningful impact in the field.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Contribution

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in toxic tort and environmental litigation.
• Strong research and writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of toxic tort and environmental litigation.
• Handle hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.

Skills

Research Skills

Writing Skills

Litigation Experience

Case Management

Motion Practice

Discovery

Hearing Handling

Deposition Handling

Trial Experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admission to Washington Bar

Job description

Toxic Tort & Environmental Associate Attorney

Toxic Tort & Environmental Associate Attorney

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The Seattle, WA 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 two (2) 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 Washington 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.

Minimum Salary

USD $120,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $165,000.00/Yr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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Medical insurance

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