What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asbestos/Toxic Tort Associate Attorney position at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP?
Overview
The Miami, FL office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an associate attorney to join its Toxic Tort & Environmental Practice.
The ideal candidate will have strong research, writing and analytical skills and two (2) to four (4) years of experience in either product liability, mass torts, toxic torts, asbestos or benzene litigation. Admission to the Florida Bar is required.
Lewis Brisbois’ representation of its clients, both in toxic tort and environmental matters, extends to state, federal, and administrative hearings and trials, including Superfund multi-site litigation and coordinated Federal Multi-District Litigation. We represent generators, landowners, municipalities, and site operators, from multi-national corporations to family-owned local companies. The diversity of the firm's environmental practice is reflected in its clients. Clients range from individuals, partnerships, and closely held corporations to Fortune 500 companies. The client base includes both foreign and domestic companies, governmental agencies, manufacturing, and real estate development companies as well as foreign and domestic insurance carriers. The firm is frequently selected to represent clients as National Counsel in mass tort and products liability litigation, including asbestos cases, automotive litigation (rollover cases), dietary supplements (L-Tryptophan, ephedra), etc.
Although we would prefer that you have some experience in toxic tort and environmental law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in toxic tort and environmental law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.
Lewis Brisbois offers competitive compensation and in addition, we offer a range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, PTO for eligible classifications and a bonus for those who exceed their minimum hourly requirements.
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