Seeking 2-4 years litigation defense experience! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Colleen Gormley Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per year A bit about us: Join a firm of attorneys who have a national reputation for expertise and success defending and managing complex mass tort claims, product liability cases, and business disputes for large companies, small businesses and individuals. Why join us? Competitive compensation structure Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid life insurance 401k Culture of collaboration Job Details Job Details: Our firm is seeking a highly motivated, junior level Associate Attorney specializing in Asbestos Defense to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful, growing legal practice and work with a team of professionals committed to delivering high-quality legal services. Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of asbestos defense cases from inception through to resolution. Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis to support case preparation. Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests. Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, and settlement negotiations. Collaborate with team members to develop case strategies and prepare for trial. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal developments related to asbestos and toxic tort law. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations in all legal proceedings. Provide exceptional client service, including regular status updates and prompt responses to inquiries. Qualifications: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Admission to the New York State Bar. 2-4 years of experience in asbestos defense. Proven track record of successfully managing a diverse caseload. Exceptional legal research and writing skills. Strong negotiation and advocacy skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated commitment to ethical standards and professional integrity. Proficiency in using legal research tools and software. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
