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Environmental & Asbestos Litigation Attorney

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San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026
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Job details:
Environmental & Asbestos Litigation Attorney — $180k –$210k Bonus — San Diego / Hybrid Remote

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A bit about us:

Founded over 70 years ago, this California-based firm has built one of the most respected environmental and public law practices in the region — backed by a full-service platform of 90 attorneys and growing across 7 offices and 27 practice groups. The Environmental, Land & Resources Group is among the most experienced environmental and public law practices in California, with attorneys handling matters from initial investigation through trial and appellate review across local, state, and federal forums. 20 attorneys recognized as "Best Lawyers in America." A partner recently appointed to the LA County Superior Court by Governor Newsom. Member of Ally Law — an exclusive global alliance giving attorneys the reach of an international firm with the culture of a regional one.

Hiring across any of the following locations:

  • Los Angeles
  • Costa Mesa
  • San Diego
  • San Francisco
  • Westlake Village


Why join us?
  • Base salary: $180k–$210k DOE bonus
  • Full benefits — medical, dental, vision, 401(k), commuter benefits, paid paternity leave, generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
  • Hybrid remote — 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
  • Real client relationships from day one — not just support work
  • Full lifecycle litigation ownership — investigation through trial and appeal, not handed off mid-matter
  • One of the most experienced environmental and public law practices in California — nearly 40 years handling matters other firms refer out
  • Clients span public agencies, municipalities, energy companies, manufacturers, developers, and trade associations — one of the broadest environmental client bases in the state
  • 27 practice groups under one roof — cross-referral pipeline into real estate, water law, oil & gas, renewable energy, and construction
  • Firm promotes from within — partnership track is real and active


Job Details

The Environmental, Land & Resources Group handles complex environmental litigation across every major regulatory framework — representing public agencies, municipalities, energy companies, manufacturers, developers, and trade associations when the stakes are highest.

What you'll work on:

  • Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) litigation — defense and cost recovery
  • Toxic tort and hazardous materials litigation under CERCLA/Superfund and state analogues
  • Civil and criminal environmental enforcement defense — USEPA, DTSC, Cal-OSHA, CARB, Regional Water Quality Control Boards
  • Air pollution litigation — toxic air contaminants, asbestos, diesel particulates, greenhouse gases
  • Hazardous waste violations — storage, disposal, treatment, transportation under RCRA and California HWCA
  • Water pollution defense — Clean Water Act, Porter-Cologne, storm water, groundwater, oil spills
  • CEQA and NEPA litigation — entitlement challenges and environmental review defense
  • Contaminated soil and groundwater — investigation, remediation, and cost recovery actions
  • Proposition 65 and community right-to-know enforcement defense
  • Internal investigations and administrative, civil, and criminal enforcement actions at all levels of government
Looking for:

  • California Bar admitted
  • Environmental litigation experience
  • Asbestos or toxic tort litigation background preferred
  • Open to 2nd Year Associates to Of Counsel
You should know some of the following:

  • Asbestos Litigation
  • Toxic Tort Defense
  • CERCLA / Superfund
  • Environmental Enforcement Defense
  • Hazardous Waste Litigation
  • Clean Air Act
  • Clean Water Act
  • CEQA / NEPA Litigation
  • Cal-OSHA Defense
  • Proposition 65 Defense
  • Cost Recovery Actions
  • Criminal Environmental Defense

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