Toxic Tort Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Toxic Tort Litigation Attorney for their Baton Rouge, LA office. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in asbestos litigation and toxic-tort defense, providing strategic legal solutions to corporate clients.

Duties

• Develop and execute sophisticated litigation strategies.
• Handle all phases of asbestos and exposure-related litigation.
• Conduct case evaluation, discovery management, and expert development.
• Engage in motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with corporate clients, insurers, and national coordinating counsel.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years' defense experience in asbestos or toxic-tort litigation.
• Experience representing corporate defendants in occupational-exposure matters.
• Strong litigation background in complex, multi-party, and multi-district cases.
• Proficiency in coordinating discovery and managing technical evidence.
• Ability to independently handle depositions, hearings, and motion practice.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Louisiana.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with national counsel and corporate clients.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

With more than 100 lawyers, this law firm serves the needs of large and small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. It serves clients in numerous industries, such as energy, information technology, banking, financial services, telecommunications, transportation, trucking, media, advertising, insurance, gaming, government, education, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, retail, construction, leasing, environmental regulation, commercial litigation, products liability, business transactions, intellectual property, chemical exposure litigation, toxic tort defense, medical malpractice, bankruptcy and reorganization, labor and employment, state and local tax, administrative matters, lobbying, estate planning, probate, and insurance coverage litigation. The firm's history is one of lasting alliances with its clients. Attorneys are known to diligently pursue results that allow their clients to outperform their competitors.