Walsworth is a 70+ attorney law firm, and we are growing! Our toxic tort practice group is seeking an experienced senior level attorney who is licensed and resides in California. The annual base salary for this position starts at $180,000 to $200,000, depending on years of experience (Walsworth is not a lock-step firm, and the actual salary a candidate will receive is dependent on a variety of factors). We also offer significant bonus opportunities and encourage you to apply to discuss a custom salary package.

Additionally, the firm offers a variety of great benefits, including:

The flexibility to work remotely or in a hybrid position
A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Firm paid life insurance and disability insurance
Paid sick time
Paid parental leave
Flexible vacation policy
401k
Mentorship
Firm sponsored educational opportunities and MCLE programs to grow and develop litigation and leadership skills
Multiple optional social firm lunches and events throughout the year to allow colleagues to get together in person

Now that you have read about all the great reasons to be part of the Walsworth community, here’s what we’re looking for:

Must be admitted to the State Bar of California and reside in California
8+ years of experience working on the defense of civil litigation matters, including prior experience handling the defense of toxic tort/product liability cases
Significant experience managing cases, conducting discovery, preparing and arguing motions, and preparing cases for trial
Proficient in taking lead on depositions and working with experts
Ability to work independently without supervision
Experience supervising and mentoring associates on matters
Ability to make in-person appearances on cases when needed
Trial experience is a plus

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply to join our team!

To apply for this position, please submit your resume through LinkedIn. Candidates meeting our requirements will be asked to interview with team members via Zoom. A criminal background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment.

Walsworth understands the value of maintaining a diverse workplace and appreciates the varied experiences and perspectives that such diversity leads to a healthy work environment. We continually strive toward maintaining a balanced group of talent that accurately reflects the clients which we serve.

The firm was established 35 years ago and consistently strives to maintain a supportive and diverse work environment with opportunities for advancement. We are a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and by the California Public Utilities Commission, and we are proud to have the largest California presence of any WBE law firm in the United States. Walsworth is also the largest California member of the National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF), and is active in the California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP). We are also excited to announce that Walsworth has recently achieved Mansfield Certification Plus! The Mansfield Certification, facilitated by Diversity Lab, recognizes the structural changes and actions the firm has taken over the past 18 months to diversify leadership by broadening the slate of talent considered for internal leadership roles and increasing transparency. The Certification “Plus” status indicates that, in addition to successfully meeting the consideration and transparency requirements, Walsworth has achieved 30% representation of historically underrepresented lawyers in current leadership roles and pathway activities. In addition to the firm’s focus on a diverse workplace, Walsworth offers a family-friendly and collegial culture.

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Senior Level Defense Litigation Attorney (8+ Years) – Toxic Tort