Litigation Associate

About The Role

As a member of our Defense Team, you will represent manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and other corporate defendants in complex silicosis and toxic tort litigation. Attorneys in this practice play a key role in all phases of case management, from fact investigation and discovery through motion practice, expert development, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and defend silicosis and toxic tort litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, plaintiffs, and experts.
• Develop case strategy in collaboration with partners and clients.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Work closely with expert witnesses and consultants on medical and scientific issues.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide strategic legal counsel.

Qualifications

• At least one year of meaningful experience in complex litigation matters, including products liability, in a mid-size or large law firm setting.
• Prepared to draft and argue discovery and other motions, take and defend depositions, manage document productions, and bring an entrepreneurial spirit to a growing office.
• Exceptional oral and written advocacy skills with strong academic credentials.
• Looking to gain significant trial experience.
• Adept in case management, ready to take the lead.
• Admitted to and in good standing with the California Bar.

Pay

In either its Los Angeles or Torrance offices, the salary/wage range is $185,000 - $235,000 annually.