Toxic Torts Litigation Associate Attorney- 2565410

Please send resume in WORD format should you be interested in the following Toxic Torts Litigation Associate Attorney position located either Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Omaha, or Irvine.

This is a full-time, direct-hire position with a salary between $170K-190K plus awesome benefits. If you’re not interested, please pass along to your colleagues as we do pay referral fees.

Job Title :

Toxic Torts Litigation Associate Attorney

Location :

Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Omaha, or Irvine

Salary : $170,000-190,000

$170,000-190,000

Work Environment :

Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Degree / Licensing :

J.D. from an ABA accredited school and license to practice law in the state you reside in.

Job Description :

AMS Staffing, Inc. is seeking a skilled Litigation Attorney to join one of its clients in its asbestos practice. The ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years of experience handling asbestos litigation and / or toxic torts.

While prior experience in asbestos, toxic tort, product liability, and personal injury defense is a plus, it’s not a strict requirement.

This position may sit in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Omaha, or Irvine.

Required Skills and Abilities :

• Prior experience managing an asbestos docket at a reputable firm (Defense or Plaintiff)
• Ability to manage day to day activities (taking depositions, drafting motions, communicating with experts, communicating with opposing counsel, etc.)
• Strong oral and written communication abilities
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills
• Proficient in legal research, writing, and addressing complex litigation issues, including motions to dismiss, summary judgments, and appeals in both state and federal courts
• Self-driven with a strong work ethic and the motivation to help expand a growing legal practice
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• Open to remote mentorship and guidance from attorneys in different offices
• Committed to achieving excellent outcomes for firm clients

Job Specific Duties and Requirements :

• 1800 hour billable requirement
• Ability to travel 25-30% of the time
• Ability to manage a docket from inception to trial
• Ability to effectively collaborate with other offices / team members in different time zones.

Education and Experience :

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Must be admitted to the State Bar you plan to reside in and in good standing.
• A minimum of six years of civil litigation experience is necessary, including courtroom and trial work. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in asbestos, toxic tort, product liability, or personal injury defense.

Benefits :

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan.

Health Savings Account. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses.

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