Wilson Elser’s San Francisco office seeks a Toxic Tort litigator to defend a set of asbestos and talc matters. This attorney would be a leader in implementing the client’s defense strategies, mentoring and supervising associates and paralegals, reporting in writing and live to the client, and appearing at hearings and depositions, among other projects. The Firm Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves our clients with more than 1000 attorneys, across 42 offices in the United States and one in London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. The Position Qualifications JD from an accredited law school Admitted to practice in the state of California 3+ years of toxic tort litigation experience Asbestos, talc, diacetyl, benzene, or related toxic tort experience required 2nd chair trial experience a plus Superior analytical skills Strong written and oral communication skills Legal project management experience is helpful Responsibilities Take a leading role on a dynamic and growing litigation team Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects Regularly handle court appearances and depositions Communicate with clients and provide status reports Why Should You Apply? Excellent Benefits including a 401k match Professional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney Training Unlimited PTO plan Excellent growth and advancement opportunities Corporate Discount Plans The annualized salary range for this position is $155,000 to $215,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Interested? Wilson Elser is a firm who focuses their commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by applying online or sending your credentials to AttorneyRecruiting@wilsonelser.com and putting "San Francisco Toxic Tort Attorney" in the subject line. 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.