Associate Attorney

Segal McCambridge

59d•$120,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its national asbestos defense practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with asbestos defense experience to work alongside a sophisticated, trial-focused team handling complex litigation across the country. This position is fully remote or may be based in any of Segal McCambridge’s offices. The firm is looking for an attorney who is ready to take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate with a national team, and play an important role in both day-to-day case management and high-stakes trial preparation. As a member of Segal McCambridge’s National Asbestos Defense Practice, you will work with attorneys across the firm on a diverse portfolio of asbestos and toxic tort matters. You will serve as local counsel and national counsel, depending on the matter, while also supporting Segal McCambridge’s national trial team. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation from case inception through trial, with substantial client contact and hands-on responsibility.

Requirements

Licensed attorney in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Asbestos defense experience required
4+ years of litigation experience preferred, although candidates with strong relevant experience will be considered
Experience with toxic tort, product liability, premises liability, or other complex litigation is highly desirable
Demonstrated experience with motion practice, discovery, depositions, and case management
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a national team
Excellent organization, judgment, and communication skills
A proactive, client-focused approach and a genuine interest in complex litigation and trial work

Nice To Haves

Additional state bar admissions are a plus, particularly in jurisdictions where Segal McCambridge handles significant asbestos litigation

Responsibilities

Manage and defend asbestos and toxic tort litigation in jurisdictions throughout the country
Work as local counsel and national counsel on complex asbestos matters
Draft pleadings, discovery responses, dispositive motions, briefs, and other substantive legal filings
Take and defend fact and expert depositions
Develop case strategy and manage discovery
Communicate directly with clients, insurers, co-counsel, and opposing counsel
Attend court conferences, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations
Assist Segal McCambridge’s national trial team with trial strategy, preparation, and execution
Participate in trials and other significant litigation proceedings as appropriate
Collaborate with experienced attorneys across Segal McCambridge’s national practice