Associate Attorney (Mass Tort & Environmental)

Orion Placement

  • Westwood, California
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Note: Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the California Bar and have at least 2+ years of litigation experience involving air and/or water contamination, fire cases, environmental litigation, toxic torts, or other complex civil litigation. Our attorneys are passionate advocates who handle complex, high-impact cases while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and results-driven culture.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWestwood, California

    Description

    Pay: $200,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Join a highly respected litigation team handling complex, high-profile environmental and mass tort cases.
    • Take ownership of sophisticated cases from inception through resolution with meaningful courtroom exposure.
    • Work alongside accomplished trial attorneys in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
    • Make a real impact representing individuals and communities affected by environmental harm.
    • Competitive bonus opportunities, profit sharing, comprehensive benefits, and potential relocation assistance for the right candidate.
    • Long-term career growth with mentorship, challenging litigation, and advancement opportunities.

    Location: Westwood, CA – Primarily on-site in a collaborative office environment. Exceptional candidates may be considered for flexible arrangements based on experience and location.

    Note: Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the California Bar and have at least 2+ years of litigation experience involving air and/or water contamination, fire cases, environmental litigation, toxic torts, or other complex civil litigation.

    About Us

    We are a nationally recognized plaintiff-side litigation team dedicated to fighting for individuals, families, and communities facing life-changing harm. Our attorneys are passionate advocates who handle complex, high-impact cases while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and results-driven culture. Confidential Employer.

    Job Description

    • Manage a caseload of mass tort and environmental litigation matters from inception through resolution.
    • Conduct legal research and factual investigations involving environmental exposure and liability.
    • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, briefs, and legal memoranda.
    • Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
    • Collaborate closely with attorneys, experts, and litigation support teams to develop case strategy.
    • Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and co-counsel.
    • Analyze complex factual and legal issues while developing innovative litigation strategies.
    • Maintain deadlines and effectively prioritize multiple active matters.

    Qualifications

    • Active California Bar license in good standing.
    • 2+ years of litigation experience.
    • 2+ years handling air contamination, water contamination, fire cases, environmental litigation, toxic torts, or comparable complex litigation.
    • Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
    • Experience with discovery, motion practice, and case management.
    • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative litigation environment.

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    You'll work on meaningful, high-stakes litigation that makes a difference while collaborating with an experienced team committed to excellence. We offer challenging work, professional growth, outstanding benefits, performance incentives, profit sharing, and the opportunity to build a long-term career with a firm that invests in its people.

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    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

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