Toxic Tort Associate Attorney

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an Attorney or Counsel to join its Toxic Tort & Complex Litigation practice. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-exposure litigation alongside a collaborative team representing clients in complex toxic tort and product liability matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage toxic tort and complex litigation matters through all phases of litigation.
• Conduct factual investigations and develop case strategy.
• Handle written discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and experts.
• Draft and argue substantive motions in California state and federal courts.
• Assist with mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appeals.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and legal teams to develop effective litigation strategies.

Qualifications

Required

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of litigation experience; toxic tort experience preferred.
• Experience practicing in California state and federal courts.
• Strong skills in discovery, depositions, motion practice, and case management.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy abilities.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively with a team.

Preferred

• Experience handling asbestos, benzene, silica, talc, environmental exposure, chemical exposure, or similar toxic tort matters.
• Trial preparation or courtroom experience in complex civil litigation.
• Familiarity with expert-intensive litigation.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong academic credentials and sound legal judgment.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, strategic, and solutions-oriented approach to litigation.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.