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Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker

Toxic Tort Associate

Los Angeles, CA, USA

3 Days ago

Job Overview


Posted Date: 17 September 2025

Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: $155,000 - $210,000 / Annual Salary

Experience: 2 - 3 yrs

Job Description


Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 1300 attorneys in 44 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd 36 in the National Law Journal?s survey of the nation?s largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.Plus.

Wilson Elser is currently seeking a Toxic Tort Associate to join a team of talented professionals in a collaborative, collegial environment. 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.

This position offers a flexible, remote working arrangement.

The Position

This attorney will represent sophisticated clients confronted with complex legal challenges to defend a set of talc, silicosis, asbestos, and other toxic tort matters.

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 California
  • 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

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Pay Range

$135,000

Salary Range:

$155,000 - $190,000 $210,000 USD

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

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.

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.

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Litigation, Toxic Torts


Key skill Required

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Court Hearings
  • Development
  • Drafting
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Innovation
  • Insurance
  • Legal Documents
  • Licensure
  • Life Insurance
  • Litigation
  • Orientation
  • Professional Development
  • Recruitment
  • Supportive
  • Talented
  • Teamwork

Designation

  • Associate

Company Details


Headquarter: New York, NY, USA 10017

Industry: Law Firm / Law Practice

Company Size: 1001-5000 Employees

Recruiting People: HR Department

Contact Number: --

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