Associate Attorney

Summary

Segal McCambridge is a nationally recognized litigation firm. The firm seeks an Associate Attorney to manage asbestos and toxic tort litigation, serve as local and national counsel, draft legal filings, handle discovery and depositions, communicate with clients and counsel, and support national trial preparation and execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage and defend asbestos and toxic tort litigation in jurisdictions throughout the country
• Work as local counsel and national counsel on complex asbestos matters
• Draft pleadings, discovery responses, dispositive motions, briefs, and other substantive legal filings
• Take and defend fact and expert depositions
• Develop case strategy and manage discovery
• Communicate directly with clients, insurers, co-counsel, and opposing counsel
• Attend court conferences, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations
• Assist Segal McCambridge’s national trial team with trial strategy, preparation, and execution
• Participate in trials and other significant litigation proceedings as appropriate
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across Segal McCambridge’s national practice

Skills

• Licensed attorney in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Asbestos defense experience required
• Experience with toxic tort, product liability, premises liability, or other complex litigation is highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience with motion practice, discovery, depositions, and case management
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a national team
• Excellent organization, judgment, and communication skills
• A proactive, client-focused approach and a genuine interest in complex litigation and trial work
• 4+ years of litigation experience preferred, although candidates with strong relevant experience will be considered
• Additional state bar admissions are a plus, particularly in jurisdictions where Segal McCambridge handles significant asbestos litigation

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Licensed attorney in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Asbestos defense experience required
• Experience with toxic tort, product liability, premises liability, or other complex litigation is highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience with motion practice, discovery, depositions, and case management
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a national team
• Excellent organization, judgment, and communication skills
• A proactive, client-focused approach and a genuine interest in complex litigation and trial work

Nice to Haves

• 4+ years of litigation experience preferred, although candidates with strong relevant experience will be considered
• Additional state bar admissions are a plus, particularly in jurisdictions where Segal McCambridge handles significant asbestos litigation

Benefits

• Fully remote work or the option to work from any Segal McCambridge office
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Meaningful mentorship and opportunities for advancement
• Business development support and opportunities to build your practice
• National collaboration and exposure to sophisticated litigation
• A collegial, engaged, and trial-focused firm culture
• Ongoing CLE and professional development opportunities
• 401(k) with firm match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• CLE and continuing professional development support