Associate Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and defend asbestos and toxic tort litigation across various jurisdictions nationwide.

• Serve as both local and national counsel on intricate asbestos-related cases.

• Prepare pleadings, responses to discovery, dispositive motions, briefs, and other essential legal documents.

• Conduct and defend both fact and expert depositions.

• Formulate case strategies and manage the discovery process.

• Engage in direct communication with clients, insurers, co-counsel, and opposing counsel.

• Participate in court conferences, hearings, mediations, and settlement discussions.

• Support Segal McCambridge’s national trial team with strategies, preparation, and execution related to trials.

• Take part in trials and other significant litigation events as appropriate.

• Collaborate with seasoned attorneys throughout Segal McCambridge’s national practice.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Required experience in asbestos defense.

• Preferred 4+ years of litigation experience, though candidates with strong relevant backgrounds will be considered.

• Highly desirable experience in toxic tort, product liability, premises liability, or other complex litigation.

• Proven experience in motion practice, discovery, depositions, and case management.

• Strong skills in legal research, writing, analysis, and oral advocacy.

• Capability to work independently while effectively collaborating with a national team.

• Excellent organizational, judgment, and communication abilities.

• A proactive, client-centered approach and a genuine enthusiasm for complex litigation and trial work.

• Additional state bar admissions are advantageous, especially in jurisdictions where Segal McCambridge is active in significant asbestos litigation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for fully remote work or the ability to work from any Segal McCambridge office.

• Opportunities for performance-based bonuses.

• Meaningful mentorship and pathways for career advancement.

• Support for business development and chances to expand your practice.

• National collaboration and exposure to sophisticated litigation.

• A collegial, engaged, and trial-focused firm culture.

• Ongoing continuing legal education (CLE) and professional development opportunities.

• 401(k) plan with firm matching contributions.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.

• Paid time off and parental leave benefits.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Employee assistance and wellness programs.

• Support for CLE and continuing professional development.