Mass Torts Counsel Attorney - California

Description & Requirements Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP seeks a highly qualified attorney to join its Mass Torts Practice Group in either its Los Angeles or San Francisco Offices. This position will involve working in an active and dynamic practice that touches all aspects of litigation including discovery, depositions, mediation, motions practice, and trial. The successful candidate will be assigned cases in a team setting lead by seasoned litigators. The litigators in the Mass Torts Practice Group collaborate to analyze and strategize how to handle each case. It is essential that the successful candidate have the skill, knowledge, and ability to investigate, conduct research, and apply laws, court decisions, and rules of evidence and procedure in order to defend clients and reach a successful resolution of each matter. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively and cooperatively with, including oversight and direction of, junior lawyers, paralegals, legal practice assistants, and staff. Candidates must have excellent law school and undergraduate academic credentials. The ideal candidate will have exceptional oral and written communication skills, 3 to 5 years of previous law firm experience involving toxic tort, product liability, personal injury, and/or complex litigation matters, pre-trial discovery experience, strong background in scientific and technical issues. Specifically, the ideal candidate will have experience managing and overseeing busy dockets of toxic tort cases, and have a thorough understanding of the CCP, California Rules of Court, local rules in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Alameda Counties, including relevant case management orders. Candidates must be licensed in California or be eligible to seek admission without examination. Candidates will need to travel for depositions, court appearances, and other proceedings as necessary.

Please apply through our online portal, attaching a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter on the application screen.

Inquiries regarding this opportunity should be directed to Naima Bacquilod, Recruiting Project Administrator. Womble Bond Dickinson is committed to leadership in attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals. Compensation:

The salary range for this Counsel role is $90,000 - $275,000. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. No search firms, please.

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