Senior Toxic Tort Attorney
Senior Toxic Tort Attorney
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Job Description
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978 we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journals survey of the nations largest law firms. Were also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork Collaboration Client Service and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a longterm fit where you can grow in a role and will be valued and empowered then we invite you to apply to our Senior Toxic Tort Attorneyposition in our St. Louis Office.
This position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement.
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 Missouri and Illinois
- 8 years of toxic tort litigation experience preferred
- Asbestos talc silicosis diacetyl benzene or related toxic tort experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience managing an asbestos docket including overseeing discovery motion practice expert coordination and trial preparation.
- Experience crossexamining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
- Strong knowledge of case management procedures in highvolume litigation environments
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Why Should You Apply
- Flexibility:Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support worklife 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 .
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firms 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
