Walsworth is a 65+ attorney law firm with offices in Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

Walsworth was established over 30 years ago and consistently strives to maintain a supportive and diverse work environment with opportunities for advancement. For the seventh consecutive year, the firm earned top rankings in Law360’s Glass Ceiling Report on both “The Ceiling Smashers” list, a ranking of the best law firms for female partners, and the “The Best Firms for Female Attorneys” list. In 2021, Walsworth was rated #1 for best firms for female equity partners and in 2020 was in the top 20 for minority equity partners for firms of 100 or fewer attorneys. In addition to the firm’s focus on a diverse workplace, Walsworth offers a family-friendly and collegial culture.

Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated attorney with 5 or more years of defense litigation experience to join our asbestos team. We offer fully remote or hybrid work options from our offices in Orange County, Los Angeles, or San Francisco. Applicants must reside in California and be available to make in-person appearances as needed. Must be admitted to the State Bar of California.

The annual base salary for this position starts at $150,000 – $175,000 (Walsworth is not a lock-step firm. The exact amount of salary for this position is dependent on a variety of factors). In addition to base salary, Walsworth offers an additional bonus program ranging from $10,000 – $29,000, paid sick time, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k.

We are a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and by the California Public Utilities Commission, and we are proud to have the largest California presence of any WBE law firm in the United States. Walsworth is also the largest California member of the National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF), and is active in the California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP). We are also excited to announce that Walsworth has just achieved Mansfield Certification Plus! The Mansfield Certification, facilitated by Diversity Lab, recognizes the structural changes and actions the firm has taken over the past 18 months to diversify leadership by broadening the slate of talent considered for internal leadership roles and increasing transparency. The Certification “Plus” status indicates that, in addition to successfully meeting the consideration and transparency requirements, Walsworth has achieved 30% representation of historically underrepresented lawyers in current leadership roles and pathway activities.

Duties and Responsibilities
Ideal candidates have experience in handling asbestos matters, can work independently and manage cases day-to-day with limited supervision, and will have significant experience conducting discovery, taking depositions, preparing and arguing motions, and assisting with trial preparation. Trial experience is a plus.

How to Apply
To apply for this position, please email your resume to recruiting@wfbm.com. Candidates meeting our requirements will be asked to interview with team members via Zoom. A criminal background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment.