Plaintiff Toxic Tort Associate
Thornton Law Firm, LLP, a Boston firm specializing in plaintiff toxic tort and other complex civil litigation since 1978, seeks a senior associate with 5-8 years relevant experience.
Working closely with partners, this position will focus on all phases of toxic tort litigation from intake through trial in cases involving birth defects, cancer, and other serious personal injuries caused by occupational and environmental exposure to chemicals, asbestos, defective pharmaceutical drugs, and medical devices.
The successful candidate must possess superior academic and professional credentials. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of New England’s leading plaintiff’s law firms. The firm offers work-from-home flexibility, comprehensive benefits, and competitive salary and bonus. Must be admitted in Massachusetts. No agencies, please.
Responsibilities and Requirements:
- Investigate and research new litigation matters involving developing toxic torts. Familiarity with toxic tort exposure and causation analyses a plus.
- Handle day-to-day oversight of cases under the supervision of senior attorneys, including client communication, discovery, depositions, and hearings.
- The preferred candidate will possess strong writing ability and experience taking and defending expert depositions. Spanish fluency a plus but not required.
- Must be admitted in Massachusetts.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive 401(k) employer match and profit sharing.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Base salary from $125,000 to $150,000, annual performance bonus, and additional incentives will be discussed with candidates.
- Work-from-home flexibility.
Send resume and cover letter to humanresources@tenlaw.com
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Plaintiff Toxic Tort JD/MPH Associate
Thornton Law Firm, LLP, a Boston firm specializing in plaintiff toxic tort and other complex civil litigation since 1978, seeks an associate with a joint JD/MPH degree or equivalent background in public, environmental, or occupational health.
Working closely with senior attorneys, this position will focus on supporting the investigation of new and developing toxic tort litigation areas, with emphasis on exposure, causation, and general epidemiological evaluation. In addition, the associate will work in all phases of toxic tort litigation, from intake through trial, in cases involving birth defects, cancer, and other serious personal injuries caused by occupational and environmental exposure to chemicals (including solvents and other teratogens, PFAS) asbestos/silica/talc, defective pharmaceutical drugs, and medical devices.
This is a great opportunity to join one of New England’s leading toxic tort plaintiff’s law firms to work at the intersection of law and science.
Salary range: $95,000 – $130,000. Work from home flexibility.
Send resume and cover letter to humanresources@tenlaw.com
Be sure to reference the job title in the subject line of your submission.
In its hiring and employment practices, Thornton Law Firm, LLP, is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity Employment and nondiscrimination without consideration of race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, marital status, or another basis prohibited under state or federal anti-discrimination statutes.
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About us: Thornton Law Firm was founded in 1978 by Michael Thornton and two other attorneys doing groundbreaking work for victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Now a leading injury law firm in Massachusetts and one of the largest plaintiff-side law firms in New England, the firm has 17 attorneys representing thousands of clients in cases involving birth defects from chemicals; mesothelioma and other mass torts; false claims act and financial fraud; whistleblowers; consumer class actions; defective drugs and medical devices; personal injury; and toxic torts.