Defense Litigation Associate Attorney - Mass Torts & Products Liability (CT)
About The Position
Harris Beach Murtha is seeking an associate attorney to join its nationally recognized Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation, Products Liability team. The role involves complex injury defense litigation and collaboration with colleagues across the firm’s offices and with local counsel throughout the country. The position is based in one of the firm’s Connecticut offices in Hartford, New Haven, or Stamford, with a hybrid work schedule. The minimum annual billable requirement is 1,900 hours, and the work involves sophisticated, high-stakes litigation for long-standing clients.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience in mass torts and products liability defense litigation.
- Admission to the Connecticut bar.
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Strong deposition, motion practice, pleading, and e-discovery experience.
- Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work and manage competing deadlines.
- Ability to quickly absorb, process, and understand new information.
- High standards of performance, professionalism, and accountability.
- Cooperative, positive, flexible, and team-oriented attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Admission to the New York, New Jersey, and/or Massachusetts bar.
- Experience practicing before Connecticut state courts; federal experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video conferencing platforms.
- Military experience.
Responsibilities
- Litigate matters involving complex injury defense.
- Take and defend depositions as first chair.
- Manage discovery, including e-discovery.
- Draft reports, legal memoranda, pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, and briefs.
- Participate in trial and alternative dispute resolution planning and preparation.
- Represent clients at courtroom conferences and motion appearances.
- Manage day-to-day case responsibilities with partner supervision.
Benefits
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health savings and flexible spending account options.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Retirement plan including 401(k) and profit sharing.
- Paid leave programs.
- Employee assistance resources.
- Commuter and parking benefits where applicable.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
