Experienced Attorney - Asbestos Litigation and Local Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Texas-based Attorney to manage asbestos litigation and serve as local counsel for significant client matters. This remote role requires admission to practice in Texas, with preference for candidates also admitted to the Illinois or Missouri bar. The position involves handling asbestos cases and providing in-person support for key litigation matters.

Duties

• Lead asbestos and complex litigation cases, managing discovery, trial preparation, and strategy.
• Oversee a high-profile caseload with autonomy and strategic oversight.
• Conduct depositions of plaintiffs, fact witnesses, and experts.
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive and pretrial motions.
• Develop and execute trial strategy in collaboration with clients and internal teams.
• Serve as local counsel, offering in-person support for key litigation matters.
• Train and mentor junior attorneys in litigation and trial tactics.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• 8 - 12 years of litigation experience.
• Admitted to practice in Texas (secondary admission to Illinois or Missouri bar preferred).
• Experience with motion practice and depositions.
• Lead experience in plaintiff and expert depositions preferred.
• Capable of independent work.
• Highly organized and efficient.
• Superior research and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Strong analytical skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in Texas.

Skills

• Strong case management skills.
• Precision in legal writing.
• Professionalism in depositions and court hearings.
• Excellent analytical and critical reasoning skills.
• Ability to think strategically under pressure.
• Client-focused mentality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance plans.
• Dental and vision insurance plans.
• Access to a retirement savings plan with matching contributions.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Parental leave.
• Commuter benefits.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Accidental death coverage.
• Other leave programs.