Mass Tort & Environmental Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a mid-level associate attorney to join a prestigious firm and their Mass Tort and Environmental team. This role involves handling complex, high-impact litigation, including large-scale tort claims, regulatory matters, and multi-party actions, in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. They must also be an analytical thinker and collaborative team member who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure litigation environment.

• Manage a caseload of mass tort and environmental litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation related to environmental exposure and liability issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Collaborate with partners, associates, experts, and support staff
• Communicate effectively with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel
• 3-10 years of litigation experience in mass torts, environmental law, toxic torts, or complex civil litigation
• Active license and in good standing with the State Bar of California
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience managing discovery and motion practice
• Effective time-management and prioritization skills in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, team-based practice

• 3-10 years of litigation experience in mass torts, environmental law, toxic torts, or complex civil litigation
• Active license and in good standing with the State Bar of California
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience managing discovery and motion practice
• Effective time-management and prioritization skills in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, team-based practice

• Salary: $300,000 - $500,000 based on experience
• Bonus:
  Performance-based
• Referral Incentives
• Relocation Bonus
• 401k
• Profit Sharing
• Health Insurance (80% employer paid premium)
• Dental Insurance (80% employer paid premium)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Plans through Met Life