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Wilson Elser · 14 hours ago

Toxic Tort Associate

San Francisco Bay Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$155K/yr - $210K/yr

2+ years exp

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. They are seeking a Toxic Tort Associate to represent clients facing complex legal challenges related to toxic tort matters, including talc and asbestos cases.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegal

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Bridget Garcia, SHRM-SCP

Responsibilities

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents

Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations

Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment

Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end

Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Qualification

JD from ABA accredited law schoolAdmitted to practice in CaliforniaToxic tort litigation experienceDrafting discoveryPretrial motionsTrial experienceCross-examining witnessesSuperior analytical skillsWritten communication skillsOral communication skills

Required

JD from an ABA accredited law school

Admitted to practice in the state of California

Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required

Superior analytical skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred

2+ years of toxic tort litigation experience preferred

Asbestos, talc, silicosis, diacetyl, benzene, or related toxic tort experience preferred

Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred

Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus

2nd chair trial experience a plus

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life insurance

401k match

Generous PTO plan

Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Company

Wilson Elser

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Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States.

Founded in 1978

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.wilsonelser.com

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