Litigation Associate (General Liability and/or Toxic Tort)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate with expertise in General Liability and/or Toxic Tort to join their team in Walnut Creek, CA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of defense litigation experience and be admitted to practice in California.

Duties

• Handle local and national accounts throughout California.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Conduct depositions and prepare witnesses for deposition and trial.
• Review and analyze discovery requests.
• Prepare and respond to discovery responses and pleadings.
• Prepare court filings and service to counsel; experience with e-filing.
• Engage in trial preparation and support.
• Maintain accurate time records.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience in General Liability, Product Liability, Complex Litigation, Toxic Tort Liability, or Environmental Liability preferred.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of California.
• Experience with motion practice and depositions.
• Experience taking lead in plaintiff and expert depositions.
• Capable of independent work.
• Work in an organized and efficient manner.
• Superior research and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task and analyze complex matters.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in the state of California.

Skills

• Superior research and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task and analyze complex matters.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with potential for fully remote work.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).

The attorneys at this law firm pride themselves in working together to solve various complex issues. Their areas of practice include appellate, asbestos litigation, bankruptcy litigation, business litigation, class litigation, construction litigation, employment litigation, general liability, intellectual property litigation, and more. Their offices are located in California, Delaware, Massachusetts, Missouri, Rhode Island, and Louisiana.