Toxic Tort & Environmental Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Costa Mesa, CA

12d•$135,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Toxic Tort & Environmental Practice in its Orange County, California office. The practice represents clients in toxic tort and environmental matters in state, federal, and administrative proceedings, including Superfund multi-site litigation and coordinated Federal Multi-District Litigation. Clients include generators, landowners, municipalities, site operators, individuals, companies, governmental agencies, manufacturers, real estate developers, and insurance carriers. The firm also represents clients as National Counsel in mass tort and products liability litigation. The ideal candidate has one to seven years of experience in toxic tort and environmental litigation and experience across litigation phases, including case management, motion practice, discovery, hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. The firm is also interested in talented attorneys with substantive litigation experience in other areas and a demonstrated interest in toxic tort and environmental law. Strong research and writing skills and admission to the California Bar are required. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401(k) with employer match.

Requirements

Strong research and writing skills.
One to seven years of experience in toxic tort and environmental litigation, including case management, motion practice, discovery, hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
Admission to the California Bar.
Substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in toxic tort and environmental law.

Nice To Haves

Experience in toxic tort and environmental law.

Responsibilities

Handle toxic tort and environmental litigation through its various phases, including case management, motion practice, and discovery.
Handle hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
Represent clients in state, federal, and administrative hearings and trials.