Senior Toxic Tort/Asbestos Litigation Attorney
A well-established defense-side law firm based in Buffalo is seeking a Senior Asbestos Litigation Attorney to manage a sophisticated portfolio of toxic tort and products liability matters. This role involves representing manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, premises owners, and other corporate defendants in complex asbestos-related litigation throughout New York and potentially other jurisdictions.
You would be handling cases involving:
- Toxic tort litigation (chemical exposure, environmental contamination, occupational exposure claims)
- Asbestos litigation (personal injury and wrongful death claims tied to asbestos exposure)
- Products liability defense (claims alleging defective or dangerous industrial or consumer products)
Key Responsibilities
1. Case Management
- Independently manage a full docket of complex litigation matters
- Develop litigation strategy from pleadings through trial or settlement
- Coordinate with paralegals, junior associates, and support staff
2. Litigation & Courtroom Work
- Draft and argue motions (summary judgment, Daubert/Frye motions, discovery disputes)
- Handle depositions, including plaintiffs, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses
- Participate in court appearances, hearings, and status conferences
- Prepare for and assist in trial work, with potential first-chair or second-chair responsibilities depending on experience
3. Discovery & Technical Case Work
- Oversee extensive written discovery (interrogatories, document requests, subpoenas)
- Review and analyze large volumes of medical, employment, and corporate records
- Work closely with medical, scientific, and industrial hygiene experts
4. Client & Defense Coordination
- Act as primary point of contact for corporate clients and insurers
- Provide regular litigation updates and risk assessments
- Participate in settlement negotiations and mediation sessions
5. Strategic Defense Work
- Develop defenses based on exposure history, causation challenges, and product identification issues
- Work with national counsel teams in coordinated asbestos/tort litigation environments
Qualifications:
Compensation
$160,000.00-$200,000.00 YearlyAbout Us
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