Associate Attorney
Henderson Scott US · Livingston, NJ · 1 wk ago
LegalFull-time
About the role
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced trial attorneys on complex, high-value cases, including multidistrict litigation (MDL) and multicounty litigation (MCL), while gaining meaningful courtroom exposure and hands-on litigation experience.Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, expert disclosures, and other substantive litigation filings
- Conduct legal research and assist in developing case strategy through analysis of medical records, expert reports, scientific literature, and other evidence
- Take and defend depositions and participate in court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
- Manage an active caseload through all phases of litigation, from inception through settlement or verdict
- Communicate effectively with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and the court in a professional, client-focused manner