Toxic Tort Associate

$135,000 - $190,000/Yr

Wilson Elser - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - San Francisco, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Toxic Tort Associate position at Wilson Elser involves representing clients facing complex legal challenges related to toxic tort matters, including talc, silicosis, and asbestos cases. The role emphasizes collaboration within a supportive team environment and offers flexibility in work arrangements, allowing for remote work options. The firm is committed to professional development and values teamwork, client service, and innovation.

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
• Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Requirements

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of California
• 2+ years of toxic tort litigation experience preferred
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous PTO plan
• Discretionary bonuses