Erin Brockovich's Employment Timeline at Masry & Vititoe
Erin Brockovich began working for attorney Ed Masry in 1993. She joined his law firm, Masry & Vititoe, as a legal clerk and later became a key case investigator. Her formal employment lasted roughly six years, ending around 1999.
Her Role and Responsibilities
Brockovich had no law degree but managed client files, organized medical records, and conducted community outreach. She became the firm's leading investigator on environmental cases, most notably the Hinkley groundwater contamination case against Pacific Gas and Electric.
Post-Masry Career and Ongoing Legal Advocacy
After leaving the firm, Brockovich continued in environmental law and advocacy. She worked with other legal teams and nonprofit organizations, including the Cancer Prevention Coalition, to support victims of toxic exposure.
For more details on her early career, see Erin Brockovich biography.
