Associate Attorney: Toxic Torts; Hybrid

Position: Associate Attorney: Toxic Torts (Hybrid)
Job Description

Job Posting:
Toxic Tort Attorney
Job Type: Full-Time
Practice Area: Toxic Torts / Asbestos / Silica

Toxic Tort Attorney Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Attorney to join our dynamic and collaborative legal team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in civil litigation, with strong litigation and/or pre-litigation skills, and a proven ability to manage a diverse caseload. In this role, you will provide strategic legal counsel to clients, handle complex matters, and represent clients in litigation and alternative dispute resolution settings.

This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth, including the chance to take on increasing responsibility, work closely with experienced mentors, and develop specialized expertise in your practice areas. Our firm supports a flexible workstyle, fostering a healthy work-life balance while encouraging attorneys to take ownership of their cases and contribute meaningfully to client outcomes. If you are proactive, collaborative, and driven to advance your legal career in a supportive and growth-oriented environment, this role is an excellent opportunity to do so.

Training in toxic tort matters will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal counsel on toxic tort related matters.
• Manage cases from inception through resolution, including pre-litigation strategy, discovery, motions, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution forums.
• Advise clients on risk management and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Negotiate settlements and work to resolve disputes in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and other correspondence.
• Develop strategies to prevent legal issues and minimize exposure for clients through proactive counsel.
• Stay up to date with changes in general liability to provide clients with current and effective legal advice.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in civil litigation.
• Proven ability to handle a full caseload in collaboration with attorneys and partners.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and writing skills.
• Experience in defending clients against employment-related claims, including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and harassment.
• Ability to provide clear, concise, and practical legal advice to clients.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• J.D. from an accredited law school preferred.
• Licensed in CA in good standing.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative work environment
• Bonus opportunities
• Flexible workstyle - 2 days on-site

How to Apply:

Apply online or send your resume in confidence to . We look forward to reviewing your application!

Call or text directly at with questions about the position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.