A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an Attorney or Counsel to join its Toxic Tort & Complex Litigation practice. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-exposure litigation alongside a collaborative team representing clients in complex toxic tort and product liability matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage toxic tort and complex litigation matters through all phases of litigation.
• Conduct factual investigations and develop case strategy.
• Handle written discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and experts.
• Draft and argue substantive motions in California state and federal courts.
• Assist with mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appeals.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and legal teams to develop effective litigation strategies.

Qualifications

Required

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of litigation experience; toxic tort experience preferred.
• Experience practicing in California state and federal courts.
• Strong skills in discovery, depositions, motion practice, and case management.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy abilities.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively with a team.

Preferred

• Experience handling asbestos, benzene, silica, talc, environmental exposure, chemical exposure, or similar toxic tort matters.
• Trial preparation or courtroom experience in complex civil litigation.
• Familiarity with expert-intensive litigation.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong academic credentials and sound legal judgment.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, strategic, and solutions-oriented approach to litigation.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.