Toxic Tort Associate (remote)

at  Wilson Elser

Wilson Elser’s San Francisco office is currently seeking a Toxic Tort Associate, Remote/Washington to join a team of talented professionals in a collaborative, collegial environment. This attorney will represent sophisticated clients confronted with complex legal challenges to defend a set of talc, silicosis, asbestos, and other toxic tort matters. This person will support the Toxic Tort team based in San Francisco, CA, but will be based and licensed in Washington.
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement, or remote work opportunities.
The Firm
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,200 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We are also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.
Our firm is committed to developing professionals who value each other and the service we provide through Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit, where you can grow in a role, and be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Toxic Tort Associate position in our San Francisco office.
The Position
The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling personal injury defense litigation matters, preferably including talc, silicosis, asbestos, or related toxic tort matters. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases and be at the forefront of emerging legal issues, with talented colleagues throughout the country,

Key Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
• Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of Washington
• 2+ years of toxic tort litigation experience preferred
• Asbestos, talc, silicosis, diacetyl, benzene, or related toxic tort experience preferred
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus
• 2nd chair trial experience a plus
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Why Should You Apply?

• Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

The annualized salary range for this position is $135,000 to $190,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and any other job-related factors permitted by law.
Interested?
Wilson Elser is a firm focused on a commitment to both our clients and you! Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to AttorneyRecruiting@wilsonelser.com with “San Francisco Toxic Tort Associate” in the subject line.
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm’s policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
• Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end
• Communicate with clients and provide status report