Mass Torts Counsel Attorney - San Francisco

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP seeks a highly qualified Counsel Attorney to join the Mass Torts Practice Group This position is open to our San Francisco, CA office location.

This position will involve working in an active and dynamic practice that touches all aspects of litigation including discovery, depositions, and motions practice. The candidate will have autonomy to handle assigned cases while at the same time having access to the knowledge and experience of 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 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 candidate will be expected to work collaboratively and cooperatively with, including oversight and direction of, junior lawyers, paralegals, legal practice assistants, and staff.

Qualifications

• At least 3 to 5 years of toxic tort, talc or product liability litigation-related experience.
• Must have excellent law school and undergraduate academic credentials.

• Strong written and oral advocacy skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

• Candidates must be licensed in California and be in good standing.

• Ability to travel for depositions, court appearances, and other proceedings as necessary.

The national average salary range for this role is $150,000-$215,000. Starting salary will be determined based on location, qualifications, and experience.

Womble Bond Dickinson offers competitive compensation and in addition, we offer a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and Paid Time Off "PTO"/Vacation. A discretionary bonus may be available based on performance.

Candidates are not required to submit age-related information and may redact any personally identifiable information on their application materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. This position does not have a fixed deadline. The posting will remain open until the position is filled and all necessary due diligence has been completed for the selected candidate.

Womble Bond Dickinson is committed to leadership in attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals. Please apply through our online portal and submit a cover letter and resume. We will review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you if there is interest in moving forward with your candidacy. Direct inquiries regarding this opportunity to Naima Bacquilod (naima.bacquilod@wbd-us.com).

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