Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney - Toxic Tort

A nationally recognized defense litigation firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its Toxic Tort Litigation Practice Group. This opportunity is ideal for a litigation attorney with 5+ years of experience handling complex toxic tort matters, particularly those involving asbestos and silica exposure claims. The firm maintains an established toxic tort practice and represents national clients in sophisticated, high-stakes litigation across multiple jurisdictions.

Position Overview

The Associate Attorney will play a key role in managing toxic tort litigation matters from inception through resolution. The position offers significant responsibility, direct client interaction, deposition and motion practice, and trial preparation experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of toxic tort litigation, with a focus on asbestos and silica matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses
• Conduct and defend depositions of fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and experts
• Analyze medical, scientific, and technical evidence
• Develop litigation and defense strategies in collaboration with partners and clients
• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial
• Attend court hearings and assist with trial proceedings
• Maintain regular communication with clients and provide strategic case updates

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license and good standing with the applicable state bar
• 5+ years of litigation experience
• Experience handling toxic tort litigation required
• Particular experience with asbestos and silica litigation strongly preferred
• Strong deposition, discovery, and motion practice experience
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to independently manage a caseload while working collaboratively with a litigation team

Preferred Experience

• Asbestos litigation
• Silica litigation
• Product liability defense
• Mass tort litigation
• Occupational exposure claims
• Complex civil litigation
• Trial preparation and courtroom experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Clear path for long-term career growth and advancement

Benefits

• 401K
• Health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• HSA and FSA plans
• Company-provided life insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverage
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.