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About the Role
Wilson Elser's San Francisco office is seeking a Toxic Tort Associate to represent sophisticated clients confronted with complex legal challenges in defending against claims related to talc, silicosis, asbestos, and other toxic tort matters. This role offers a collaborative, collegial environment with opportunities for professional growth and empowerment.
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 from beginning to end 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
- Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
- Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus
- 2nd chair trial experience a plus
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Skills
- Toxic tort litigation
- Asbestos litigation
- Talc litigation
- Silicosis litigation
- Diacetyl litigation
- Benzene litigation
- Cross-examining plaintiffs
- Cross-examining fact witnesses
- Court appearances
- Depositions
- Trial experience
- Analytical skills
- Written communication
- Oral communication
Location
- San Francisco, California
- Remote in California
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years of toxic tort litigation experience preferred
- Asbestos, talc, silicosis, diacetyl, benzene, or related toxic tort experience preferred
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (JD)
Salary/Compensations
- $155,000—$210,000 USD
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Generous PTO
- 401(k) match
- Corporate discount programs
- Employee benefits
About the Company
- Wilson Elser is a national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide.
- Recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.
- Ranked #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
- Fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.
- Committed to developing professionals who value each other and the service provided.
Equal Opportunity
- Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
- Employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicant's race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm work authorization.