Direct Counsel is seeking a Toxic Tort Attorney for a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm located in San Francisco, Ca. The firm has more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. They rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer.
The Toxic Tort litigator would defend a set of asbestos and talc matters. This attorney would be a leader in implementing the client's defense strategies, mentoring and supervising associates and paralegals, reporting in writing and live to the client, and appearing at hearings and depositions, among other projects.
Qualifications
JD from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice in the state of California
3+ years of toxic tort litigation experience
Asbestos, talc, diacetyl, benzene, or related toxic tort experience required
2nd chair trial experience a plus
Superior analytical skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Legal project management experience is helpful
Responsibilities
Take a leading role on a dynamic and growing litigation team
Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects
Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
Communicate with clients and provide status reports
Why Should You Apply?
Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
Professional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney training
Unlimited PTO plan
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Corporate Discount Plans
The annualized salary range for this position is $155,000 to $215,000
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education
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