Defense Litigation Associate - Mass Torts & Products Liability
About The Position
We are seeking an associate attorney to join our nationally-recognized Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation, Products Liability team. Given the broad reach of our practice, this role will involve working collaboratively with colleagues in all of our offices, as well as with local counsel throughout the country. The Defense Litigation Associate will have the opportunity to 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 ADR planning and preparation, represent clients at courtroom conferences and motion appearances, and manage day-to-day case responsibilities with partner supervision. This is a hybrid work opportunity in Harris Beach Murtha’s NYC office with a minimum annual billable requirement of 1900 hours, and engagement in sophisticated, high-stakes litigation on behalf of long-standing clients.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York bar (required)
- Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school
- Experience practicing before New York State courts
- Strong deposition, motion practice, pleading, and e-discovery experience
- Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video conferencing platforms
- Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload and manage competing deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to quickly absorb, process, and understand new information
- High standards of performance, professionalism, and accountability
- A cooperative, positive, and flexible team-oriented attitude
Nice To Haves
- Federal experience
- Military experience welcome
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 ADR planning and preparation
- Represent clients at courtroom conferences and motion appearances
- Manage day-to-day case responsibilities with partner supervision
Benefits
- Salary information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position and geographic locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
