Toxic Tort Attorney Position Available In Morris, New Jersey

Toxic Tort Attorney Wilson Elser

• Attorneys
• 3.0 Madison, NJ Job Details $150,000
• $190,000 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Paid time off 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Mid-level 3 years Personal injury law Doctor of Law Litigation Analysis skills Legal drafting Bar Communication skills Full Job Description Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 43 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 Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus. 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 long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Toxic Tort Attorney position in our Madison, NJ 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 NY, NJ and or PA is a plus 3+ years of toxic tort litigation experience required Asbestos experience strongly preferred Talc, silicosis, diacetyl, benzene, or related toxic tort experience is a plus Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus 2nd chair trial experience a plus Superior analytical skills Strong written and oral communication skills Why Should You Apply?

Flexibility:

Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life 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 firm’s 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.