Defense Litigation Associate - Mass Torts & Products Liability

About the role

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.

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

Requirements

• Admission to the New York bar (required for NYC Attorney)
• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school
• Experience practicing before New York State courts; federal experience is a plus
• 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

Qualifications

• Military experience welcome

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Effective oral advocacy and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Proficiency in legal technology and software

Benefits

Salary information below will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position and geographic locations.

Pay

• NYC: $150,000 - $185,000

Schedule

A hybrid work opportunity in Harris Beach Murtha’s NYC office

Minimum annual billable requirement

Minimum annual billable requirement of 1900 hours

Work Environment and Expectations

• Engagement in sophisticated, high-stakes litigation on behalf of long-standing clients