Asbestos Defense Associate Attorney

Job Summary

To support a national asbestos defense team, the full-time Associate Attorney will manage complex asbestos claims, assist with litigation strategy, and prepare matters for trial while working remotely from anywhere in the United States.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day local counsel matters and support national coordinating counsel responsibilities for high-profile clients
• Evaluate claims, analyze exposure and causation issues, and contribute to the development of defense strategies
• Draft pleadings, manage discovery, and prepare for depositions, court conferences, and trial readiness

Required qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• At least 2 years of experience in asbestos defense, toxic tort defense, or related complex litigation
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, depositions, and litigation strategy
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities across multiple matters and jurisdictions