Job Description

Associate Attorney – Toxic Tort (Asbestos / Silica)

*Confidential application process* Schedule: Hybrid (2 Days In Office) | California

Are you a litigation attorney looking to build your career in toxic tort defense with a highly respected and growing litigation practice? Our client is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2–6 years from California Bar admission to handle sophisticated toxic tort matters involving asbestos, silica, and other complex product liability and toxic exposure claims.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators on high-profile matters while receiving exceptional mentorship and hands-on litigation experience. Prior toxic tort experience is not required—the firm welcomes attorneys with overall defense litigation experience who are eager to learn and develop a long-term practice in this specialized area.

What You'll Do

• Manage toxic tort litigation matters from inception through resolution

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda

• Conduct and defend depositions

• Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, hearings, and trials

• Develop case strategy with senior attorneys

• Handle written discovery and document review

• Work closely with experts and assist with expert discovery

• Communicate regularly with clients and insurance carriers

• Negotiate favorable resolutions when appropriate

• Maintain compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements

Qualifications

• J.D. and active California Bar admission

• 2–6 years from California Bar admission

• Defense litigation experience required

• Prior toxic tort experience is not required

• Interest in developing a practice focused on asbestos, silica, and toxic tort litigation

• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills

• Excellent organizational and case management abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Why This Opportunity?

• Hybrid schedule (2 days in office)

• Office locations: Los Angeles, Irvine, Walnut Creek, or San Francisco

• Competitive compensation ($140,000–$195,000+ base salary)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with employer match

• Generous PTO and paid holidays

• CLE, bar dues, and professional development reimbursement

• Billable requirement of 1,900 hours annually (including up to 50 hours of pro bono credit)

• Outstanding mentorship and long-term career growth with a nationally respected litigation team

Please send your confidential resume to Sierra Darrah at sierra.darrah@gogpac.com or call/text 605-605-1152 to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.