# Associate Attorney - General Liability / Toxic Tort Litigation

> Coastal Wave Recruiting · Irvine, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-29

**Salary:** USD 130,000–200,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Law Firm

## Description

Associate Attorney – General Liability / Toxic Tort Litigation

**Location:** Irvine, CA  
**Compensation:** $130,000–$200,000 annually  
**Practice Areas:** General Liability | Toxic Tort Litigation  
**Experience:** 2+ Years Defense Litigation Experience

Position Overview

A nationally recognized litigation law firm is seeking **Associate Attorneys with 2+ years of defense litigation experience** to join its **Irvine, California office**.

Attorneys may join either the **General Liability** or **Toxic Tort Litigation** practice group depending on their background and experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking substantive case responsibility, exposure to sophisticated regional and national clients, and hands-on experience with depositions, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities

-   Independently manage an active defense litigation caseload.
-   Handle local and national client matters throughout California.
-   Manage cases involving general liability, product liability, toxic tort, environmental liability, and other complex civil litigation matters.
-   Conduct plaintiff, fact-witness, and expert depositions.
-   Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions and trial.
-   Review, analyze, prepare, and respond to written discovery.
-   Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
-   Conduct legal research and prepare high-quality written work product.
-   Participate in trial preparation and provide trial support.
-   Analyze complex factual and legal issues and assist in developing litigation strategy.
-   Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties.
-   Maintain accurate and timely billing and time records.
-   Manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities efficiently.

## Requirements

Qualifications

-   **Minimum 2+ years of defense litigation experience required.**
-   Experience in one or more of the following areas preferred:

-   General Liability
-   Product Liability
-   Toxic Tort Litigation
-   Environmental Liability
-   Complex Civil Litigation

-   Experience with motion practice and depositions.
-   Experience taking the lead in plaintiff and/or expert depositions preferred.
-   Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
-   Ability to independently manage assignments and litigation matters.
-   Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
-   Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.
-   Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Must-Have Requirements

-   **Active California Bar license and in good standing.**
-   **Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.**
-   **Minimum 2 years of defense litigation experience.**

## Benefits

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is **$130,000–$200,000 annually**, depending on experience, qualifications, practice-area background, and other relevant factors.

Benefits & Perks

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees professionally and personally, including:

-   Medical healthcare coverage
-   Dental and vision insurance
-   Life insurance
-   401(k) retirement plan
-   Cell phone stipend
-   Technology-related benefits/support
-   Fitness reimbursement
-   Professional liability coverage
-   Identity protection benefits
-   Paid time off/vacation benefits
-   Professional development opportunities
-   Benefits eligibility beginning upon hire, with certain benefits subject to applicable waiting periods

## Apply

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