Toxic Tort - Of Counsel Attorney

The role

This attorney will represent sophisticated clients facing complex legal challenges. The work is defending talc, silicosis, asbestos and other toxic tort matters.

What you will do

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices
• Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Required qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of California
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions

Nice to have

• 8+ years of toxic tort litigation experience
• Asbestos, talc, silicosis, diacetyl, benzene, or related toxic tort experience
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience
• 2nd chair trial experience
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Before you apply

• Recruitment agencies can submit candidates only with an active, signed fee agreement and portal access
• Company participates in the federal E-Verify program for new hires

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. It is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.