Associate Attorney
Westwood, CA - USA
Job Summary
Pay: $200000.00 - $350000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a highly respected litigation team handling complex high-profile environmental and mass tort cases.
- Take ownership of sophisticated cases from inception through resolution with meaningful courtroom exposure.
- Work alongside accomplished trial attorneys in a collaborative high-performing environment.
- Make a real impact representing individuals and communities affected by environmental harm.
- Competitive bonus opportunities profit sharing comprehensive benefits and potential relocation assistance for the right candidate.
- Long-term career growth with mentorship challenging litigation and advancement opportunities.
Location: Westwood CA Primarily on-site in a collaborative office environment. Exceptional candidates may be considered for flexible arrangements based on experience and location.
Note: Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the California Bar and have at least 2 years of litigation experience involving air and/or water contamination fire cases environmental litigation toxic torts or other complex civil litigation.
About Us
We are a nationally recognized plaintiff-side litigation team dedicated to fighting for individuals families and communities facing life-changing harm. Our attorneys are passionate advocates who handle complex high-impact cases while fostering a collaborative supportive and results-driven culture. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Manage a caseload of mass tort and environmental litigation matters from inception through resolution.
- Conduct legal research and factual investigations involving environmental exposure and liability.
- Draft pleadings motions discovery requests and responses briefs and legal memoranda.
- Participate in depositions hearings mediations settlement negotiations and trial preparation.
- Collaborate closely with attorneys experts and litigation support teams to develop case strategy.
- Communicate effectively with clients opposing counsel experts and co-counsel.
- Analyze complex factual and legal issues while developing innovative litigation strategies.
- Maintain deadlines and effectively prioritize multiple active matters.
Qualifications
- Active California Bar license in good standing.
- 2 years of litigation experience.
- 2 years handling air contamination water contamination fire cases environmental litigation toxic torts or comparable complex litigation.
- Strong legal research writing analytical and oral advocacy skills.
- Experience with discovery motion practice and case management.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative litigation environment.
Why You Will Love Working Here
Youll work on meaningful high-stakes litigation that makes a difference while collaborating with an experienced team committed to excellence. We offer challenging work professional growth outstanding benefits performance incentives profit sharing and the opportunity to build a long-term career with a firm that invests in its people.
JPC-1538
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must-have: CA bar license. 2 yrs of air/water contamination fire cases exp. 2 yr of litigation exp.
- Additional context:
- Relocation- Potentially for the right candidate
- Packages - Relocation package available for the right candidate
Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
- 23 years: $200K$240K
- 46 years: $240K$300K
- 79 years: $300K$350K
- 10 years: Potentially higher based on experience
Quick Recruiter Reference
California licensed litigation attorney for plaintiff-side environmental/mass tort practice. Must have environmental contamination toxic tort fire case or similar complex litigation experience. On-site in Westwood with limited flexibility for exceptional candidates.
Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Associate Attorney (Mass Tort & Environmental) - PARRIS Law Firm - JPC- 1538 - source
- Client job title: Associate Attorney (Mass Tort & Environmental)
- Location: Westwood CA
- On-site hybrid remote: On-site
- Experience: 2
- Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Associate Attorney Environmental Attorney Toxic Tort Attorney Mass Tort Attorney Environmental Litigation Attorney Civil Litigation Attorney Trial Attorney Plaintiff Litigation Attorney
- # of hires needed: 1