Associate Attorney - Asbestos Litigation

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney for a remote position based in Texas, focusing on asbestos litigation and serving as local counsel for key client matters. The role requires admission to practice in Texas, with preference for candidates also admitted to the Illinois or Missouri bar.

Duties

• Take the lead in asbestos and complex litigation cases, handling all aspects of discovery, trial preparation, and strategy.
• Manage a high-profile caseload with autonomy and strategic oversight.
• Conduct depositions of plaintiffs, fact witnesses, and experts.
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive and pretrial motions.
• Develop and execute trial strategy, working closely with clients and internal teams.
• Serve as local counsel, providing in-person support for key litigation matters.
• Train and mentor junior attorneys in litigation and trial tactics.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• 4-8 years of litigation experience.
• Admitted to practice in Texas (secondary admission to Illinois or Missouri bar preferred).
• Experience with motion practice and depositions.
• Lead experience in plaintiff and expert depositions preferred.
• Capable of independent work.
• Highly organized and efficient.
• Superior research and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Strong analytical skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in Texas.

Skills

• Strong case management skills.
• Precision in legal writing.
• Professionalism in depositions and court hearings.
• Excellent analytical and critical reasoning skills.
• Ability to think strategically under pressure.
• Client-focused mentality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance plans.
• Dental insurance plan.
• Vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Fitness center reimbursement.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Parental leave.
• Commuter benefits.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Additional leave programs.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306