Mass Torts Counsel Attorney - California

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a highly qualified California-licensed Counsel Attorney to join its Mass Torts Practice Group, with a focus on silica, asbestos and talc litigation. This position is open to our California offices, with a preference for Los Angeles or San Francisco. However, a remote work arrangement will also be considered.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic litigation practice handling all phases of complex matters, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial. The successful candidate will manage assigned cases with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating closely with a team of experienced litigators.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of litigation experience.
• Successful candidates will possess excellent written and oral advocacy skills, along with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and colleagues.
• Candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively across teams and offices.

Requirements:

• Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California and be in good standing.
• Candidates must be willing to travel periodically for depositions, court appearances, and other proceedings, as necessary.

Compensation/Other:

• The national average salary range for this position is $150,000-$215,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
• This is an off-track Counsel position and does not carry expectations for business development or firm management responsibilities. However, attorneys who are interested in pursuing partnership may become eligible for partnership consideration if they meet the Firm's partnership requirements.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off (PTO), and a potential discretionary bonus based on performance.

Womble Bond Dickinson is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. Please apply through our online portal by submitting a resume and cover letter. Candidates are not required to submit age-related information and may redact any personally identifiable information on their application materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. This position does not have a fixed deadline and will remain open until the position is filled and all necessary due diligence has been completed for the selected candidate. We will review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you if there is interest in moving forward with your candidacy. Direct inquiries regarding this opportunity to Naima Bacquilod (naima.bacquilod@wbd-us.com).

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.