Toxic Tort - Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys•San Francisco, CA

11h•$155,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser's San Francisco office is currently seeking a Toxic Tort Associate to join a team of talented professionals in a collaborative, collegial environment. Our firm is committed to developing professionals who value each other and the service we provide through Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. This attorney can work from the San Francisco office, or remotely elsewhere in California. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement, or remote work opportunities. This attorney will represent sophisticated clients confronted with complex legal challenges to defend a set of talc, silicosis, asbestos, and other toxic tort matters.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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