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Toxic Tort Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney – Defense Litigation (2+ Years Experience)

Practice Areas

  • General Liability
  • Toxic Tort Litigation

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Associate Attorneys with 2+ years of defense litigation experience to join a growing litigation practice supporting complex civil matters across California. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated cases involving general liability, toxic tort, product liability, and related litigation within a collaborative, client‑focused environment.

Attorneys in this role work closely with senior attorneys and clients while managing their own caseloads. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, with the potential for fully remote work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage local and national accounts throughout California
  • Independently handle a litigation caseload
  • Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
  • Review and analyze discovery requests and materials
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Prepare fact and expert witnesses for deposition and trial
  • Support trial preparation and courtroom proceedings
  • Maintain accurate and timely timekeeping records

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2+ years of defense litigation experience
  • Experience preferred in one or more of the following:
    • General Liability or Product Liability
    • Complex Litigation, Toxic Tort, or Environmental Liability
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Active admission to practice in California
  • Experience with motion practice and depositions
  • Experience taking the lead in plaintiff and expert depositions
  • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage cases independently and meet deadlines
  • Highly organized with the ability to multitask efficiently

Why Join Us?

  • Work closely with experienced senior attorneys on challenging matters
  • Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and collegial environment
  • Hybrid work schedule with potential for fully remote flexibility
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Life and disability coverage
    • 401(k) retirement plan

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