Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of asbestos litigation experience

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

San Francisco office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an associate attorney with 3-5 years of asbestos litigation experience. The candidate will be building case defenses and trial themes autonomously (but with available guidance). Will be supporting the national trial and coordinating the counsel team to manage litigation nationwide for large corporate clients. Analyzing the application of state and federal case and regulatory law to the facts of cases for pre-trial motions and other submissions. Drafting original motions and other litigation-related documents on complex matters. Drafting discovery requests and responses to be exchanged with various parties. Interviewing potential and preparing witnesses for testimony in litigation or before regulatory bodies. Taking and defending lay, expert, and corporate representative depositions. Arguing motions. Developing client relationships through oral and written communication. Drafting pre-trial reports and performing risk analysis. Participating in mediations and/or court-mandated status, settlement conferences, and hearings. Solving problems creatively. Developing overall strategies for case resolution. Identifying, assigning, and supervising work for case paralegals. Interacting and potentially managing outside co-defense counsel to negotiate global discovery strategies. Negotiating settlements with plaintiffs and other opposing parties. Participating in networking opportunities to develop client relationships. Demonstrating leadership in the local community through memberships in Bar associations and other organizations. Developing oneself as a resource for other attorneys involved in the firm?s practice areas. Providing support and assistance to Shareholders, Partners, and Senior Counsels. Must have admittance to at least one State Bar - CA preferred. Experience in a billable work environment is needed. Experience in mass torts, class actions, environmental, commercial litigation, abuse, harassment and discrimination, or other complex risk management experience required. Client service oriented and experience required. Should have extensive computer and database expertise with proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.

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