Toxic Tort & Environmental Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is seeking a candidate for a hybrid role focused on toxic tort and environmental litigation. The practice spans case management, motion practice, discovery, hearings, depositions, arbitrations and trials across state, federal, and administrative venues.

While toxic tort and environmental law experience is preferred, the firm welcomes applicants with substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in toxic tort and environmental law.

Job description

Overview

• The practice involves all phases of toxic tort and environmental litigation, including case management, motion practice, discovery, hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
• The firm's Toxic Tort & Environmental Practice represents clients in state, federal, and administrative hearings and trials, covering Superfund multi-site litigation and coordinated Federal Multi-District Litigation. The firm also serves as National Counsel in broader mass tort and products liability litigation, such as asbestos and automotive cases.
• The practice advises a diverse client base, including generators, landowners, municipalities, and site operators, ranging from multi-national corporations and Fortune 500 companies to family-owned local businesses, individuals, partnerships, closely held corporations, governmental agencies, manufacturing and real estate development companies, and foreign and domestic insurance carriers.
• While toxic tort and environmental law experience is preferred, candidates with substantive litigation experience in any arena and a demonstrated interest in toxic tort and environmental law are encouraged to apply.
• This role is designated as hybrid.