Mass Tort Litigation Associate Attorney

About

We are a high-impact, plaintiffs-only law firm handling complex and high-stakes litigation in state and federal courts across the country. Our firm has been court-appointed Plaintiff Co-Lead and Steering Committee members for the past 15 years. Our cases focus on personal injury litigation, and we are known for our aggressive but compassionate and strategic approach in the courtroom. This Mass Tort Litigation Associate position is focused on litigation of mass tort and product liability cases.

Responsibilities

• Navigate all phases of mass tort litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, expert discovery and bellwether/trial preparation.
• Lead discovery efforts, including identifying key documents, written discovery, deposing witnesses, and preparing discovery responses.
• Conduct and defend depositions (fact and expert).
• Draft pleadings, motions (including dispositive and evidentiary motions), discovery requests/responses, fact sheets, and other critical mass tort litigation documents.
• Work closely with expert witnesses – from vetting to preparation for depositions and trials.
• Participate in trial preparation, including theme development, case framing, witness outlines, exhibits, and pretrial filings.
• Absorb courtroom trial work as a second chair and eventually first chair, depending on experience.
• Capacity to manage complex legal matters both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• 6+ years of litigation experience preferred, but all motivated candidates will be considered
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• A passion for trial work and a “find-a-way” mentality
• Comfortable taking initiative and owning parts of a case
• Experience with complex civil litigation, commercial litigation, or similar is a plus
• Clerkship experience is a bonus, not a requirement

Benefits

• Financial Benefits: 401k Contributions, Charitable Donations, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Family / Dependent Care (DCR), Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Culture & Development of Team: Casual Dress, Enhance Your Skills, Kolbe Assessment, Time Management, Free Workouts, Recognition at the Firm, Value Team Members, Annual Bonus, Firm Outing