Toxic Tort Litigation Associate
San Francisco, CA 94111 US
Job Description
TOXIC TORT TRIAL ATTORNEY
San Francisco, CA
OUR CLIENT:
Our client is an Am Law ranked full-service law firm with offices all over the US. Their growth has been exponential over the last few years – even through COVID. They are seeking a Toxic Torts Attorney with 5+ years of litigation experience to join their team in San Francisco, though candidates do NOT need to reside in the Bay Area. Candidates need to be able to commute to the Bay Area (or other firm offices in Los Angeles and San Diego) as needed for pre-trial and trial-related events.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the state of California
- 5+ years of toxic tort litigation experience
- Toxic tort, product liability, and/or catastrophic injury experience preferred (defense of talc matters, asbestos cases, benzine mold, industrial chemicals, etc.)
- 1st or 2nd chair trial experience required
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
COMPENSATION
Up to $200,000 DOE.-
Please send resumes to katie@legalmarketingandstaffing.com
ABOUT LMS
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Meet Your Recruiter
Katie McMahan
Katie McMahan founded LMS in 2010. She oversees the operations and manages recruitment and client services. Katie is a former eDiscovery and litigation paralegal whose 15 years of legal experience give her the discernment and critical eye to recruit top talent around the country. For her clients, this means a strict vetting process and higher standards and expectations for those who say they are qualified. For candidates, it is an opportunity to work with a recruiter who has done the job and been in the hot seat. She offers empathy and advocacy during the interview process that is balanced with candid feedback and advice to encourage accountability and career growth.