Asbestos Litigation Senior Counsel (Defense)
Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Legal
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Our client, an Am Law 100 firm, is hiring a Senior Counsel to join its Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation practice group. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of asbestos defense litigation experience and be ready to take on a strategic role in managing complex litigation matters. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a top-tier national practice and work alongside recognized leaders in the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of asbestos defense litigation, including depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
- Develop legal strategies and collaborate closely with internal teams and clients
- Argue motions and participate in court proceedings
- Take and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses
- Draft pleadings, discovery responses, legal memoranda, and motions
- Ensure compliance with court deadlines and internal case milestones
- Advise clients on litigation risks and resolution strategies
Required Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school
- Active California Bar license
- Must reside in California (remote work eligible for in-state candidates)
- Minimum 10 years of asbestos litigation experience (defense side only)
- Experience from a top national law firm or elite litigation group
- Strong academic background and stable employment history
- Excellent courtroom, advocacy, and legal writing skills
- No freelance, temporary, or plaintiff-side backgrounds considered
💼 Salary & Benefits
- Base Salary: $200,000 – $220,000 (DOE)
- Bonus: Annual performance-based
- Work Flexibility: Remote or in-office in CA
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- CLE, Bar Dues, and Licensing Covered
- Mentorship and Career Growth Opportunities
- High-visibility work on nationally significant litigation matters
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