Asbestos Attorney

Overview We are a national plaintiffs’ law firm that exclusively represents victims of mesothelioma. With over 80 attorneys, we are dedicated to maximizing the recovery of our deserving clients. Our Los Angeles office is seeking to hire a Litigation Associate to support our growing clientele. We are looking for energetic, driven, detail-oriented people for this on-site position. As an associate, you will learn all aspects of asbestos litigation. The successful candidate should be a quick study as you will need to become familiar with various sources of asbestos exposure and the basic medical terminology associated with mesothelioma. You will be responsible for case investigation, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, document review, drafting and arguing motions, and preparing cases for trial. The successful candidate will serve as a second or third chair during trials, with the potential to first chair trials after gaining sufficient experience. Our work involves a lot of client contact, which brings us into the lives of families going through the most stressful time of their lives. Empathy and the ability to build rapport with people from varied backgrounds are keys to success in this position. Responsibilities Learn all aspects of asbestos litigation and become familiar with sources of asbestos exposure and basic mesothelioma medical terminology. Case investigation Managing discovery Taking and defending depositions Document review Drafting and arguing motions Preparing cases for trial Serve as a second or third chair during trials, with the potential to first chair trials after gaining sufficient experience Qualifications J.D. from an ABA accredited institution and admission to the California bar, or eligibility for reciprocity Strong academic record Excellent legal research and writing abilities Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships Willingness to travel (30-40% travel on average) Ability to work as an individual and as a part of a team on behalf of injured clients Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize Ability to work under a deadline in a fast-paced environment Commitment to plaintiff work Preferred Experience Experienced attorneys ideally have some trial, research and writing, and deposition experience, along with case management. Prior asbestos (plaintiffs’ side) experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates with judicial clerkship experience are encouraged to apply. Please be prepared to submit a writing sample. We would like to see original work (a brief or memo) that demonstrates your aptitude in legal research and analysis. Salary and Other Compensation The annual salary for this position can be between $150,000- $250,000 base annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascendion