Associate Attorney – Asbestos Defense

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🏄 California, Illinois, +2 more states – Remote

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🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer

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Segal McCambridge

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1986

⚖️ Legal

🤝 B2B

Legal • B2B

Segal McCambridge is a U. S. -based law firm (Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney) that provides litigation-focused legal services to companies facing high-stakes disputes. The firm emphasizes trial experience and defense-oriented advice across a range of practice areas—examples from its public materials include product liability, premises liability, construction claims, transportation and freight litigation, autonomous vehicle matters, AI/ethics-related legal commentary, and sports-related security and liability issues. The firm maintains many offices nationwide and publishes client- and industry-focused articles, news, and legal analyses; its site and materials highlight representation of corporate clients and coverage of regulatory and state-law developments.

📋 Description

• Assist with day-to-day local counsel matters while supporting national coordinating counsel responsibilities for high-profile clients • Evaluate claims, analyze exposure and causation issues, develop defense strategies, and contribute to case assessment and resolution • Draft pleadings, written discovery, motions, and briefs • Manage discovery and assist with expert development and strategy • Prepare for and conduct depositions of fact and expert witnesses • Attend court conferences and hearings • Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations • Collaborate with national and local counsel on trial strategy, witness preparation, evidentiary issues, and trial readiness • Communicate with clients, insurers, co-counsel, and opposing counsel • Help manage litigation efficiently and effectively across jurisdictions

🎯 Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school • Active license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction • At least 2 years of experience in asbestos defense, toxic tort defense, or related complex litigation • Experience involving silica, benzene, or other toxic exposure claims is relevant • Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills • Experience with discovery, motion practice, depositions, and litigation strategy • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities across multiple matters and jurisdictions • Proactive, collaborative, and client-focused approach to litigation • Willingness to work across jurisdictions and contribute to national litigation and trial preparation efforts • Preferred bar admissions: California, Illinois, New York, or Massachusetts • Admission in additional jurisdictions is a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• 401(k) with firm match • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Health savings and flexible spending accounts • Paid time off and parental leave • Life and disability insurance • Employee assistance and wellness programs • Continuing legal education and professional development support • Mentorship • Business development support • Opportunities to earn origination and business development credit • Performance-based bonus opportunities • Remote work or work from one of Segal McCambridge’s office locations • Geographic flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the United States