Defense Litigation Associate Attorney - Asbestos

Harris Beach Murtha•Uniondale, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking an associate to join its growing Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation team, with a particular focus on our national asbestos defense practice. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys across multiple offices, engage in high-level litigation strategy, and take on meaningful responsibility representing defendants in a variety of industries in state and federal courts nationwide. The work is collaborative, fast‑paced, and provides hands‑on experience managing complex toxic tort matters.

Requirements

Admission to the New York AND New Jersey bars (required)
Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school
Minimum of 1900 billable hours annually
Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
The ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Demonstrated ability to rapidly absorb and analyze new information
A high level of professionalism, conscientiousness, and responsibility
A positive, flexible, and cooperative attitude

Nice To Haves

2+ years of asbestos defense litigation experience
Familiarity with Zoom, MS Teams, and other video platforms for depositions, court conferences, and hearings
Military experience welcome

Responsibilities

Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs and fact witnesses
Research legal, procedural, and scientific issues, and collaborate with senior attorneys on strategy
Draft responsive pleadings, memoranda, briefs, and significant motions including motions for summary judgment and discovery motions
Prepare reports to clients, including deposition reports, litigation status reports and case analysis reports
Represent clients at courtroom appearances, including oral argument of motions and discovery conferences (both in-person and virtually)